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The Old Woman Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Old Woman

Old Woman - East Face, The 12

Old Woman - West Face, The 19

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Elevation:	4,227 ft	1,288 m
GPS:	34.01662, -116.1638 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Mike Morley on Jun 15, 2002
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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

The Old Woman boasts several fine lines including the notorious Double Cross (IMO, the hardest 5.7 in the Park), Dogleg (an awkward 5.8), Toe Jam, the crowd-pleasing Geronimo, and if you're up to it - Bearded Cabbage (5.10c) and Spider Line (5.11d).

Getting There

From the bulletin board at Hidden Valley Campground, turn around and you are looking directly at the east face of The Old Woman. The right-angling crack is Toe Jam / Spider.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Old Woman

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 1,146 ● Toe Jam Trad Old Woman - E Face
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 181 ● Geronimo Trad Old Woman - E Face
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 1,882 ● Double Cross Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 609 ● Dogleg Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 288 ● Orphan Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 725 ● Sexy Grandma Sport Old Woman - W Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 163 ● Dandelion Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 95 ● Judas Trad Old Woman - E Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 387 ● Bearded Cabbage Trad Old Woman - E Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R 86 ● Band Saw Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 112 ● Route 499 Trad, TR Old Woman - W Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 10 ● Bridwell-Sustad Trad Old Woman - W Face
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 88 ● Spider Line Trad Old Woman - E Face