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Castle Rock - South Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Castle Rock - South Side

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	Belly Flop T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bonnie Brae T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Bonny's Boo-Boo T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a X
	Bubba's Tourist Trap T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sand In My Shoes (aka Drill Dust) T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Strange Attractor, The T 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	True Grit T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Yucca Bowl T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	3,800 ft	1,158 m
GPS:	34.0015, -116.0204 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Occupied Campsite Rule In Effect! Details

Any route or boulder problem that starts out of or near an occupied campsite may not be done without first obtaining the campsite occupant's permission.

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Home to numerous slab routes is this sunny portion of Castle Rock with a classic Joshua Tree approach. Climbs here range from 5.6 to 5.12a in difficulty and tend to be on the gritty side.