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Trashcan Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Trashcan Rock

Trashcan Rock - East Face 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Trashcan Rock - West Face 20 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 21

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.0401, -116.197 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Trashcan Rock hosts a high concentration of easier routes (5.0 - 5.6), a few moderates (5.7 - 5.9), and a few harder routes (5.10 - 5.11). None of the climbs are super-megaclassics, but it is a popular destination nonetheless. Several routes warrant an 'R' or 'X' rating, and as such there are usually quite a few topropes and the accompanying mayhem of beginner groups. Perhaps a good place to avoid on the weekends.

Descend all routes by walking down the north side.

Getting There

The Quail Springs Day Use Area is the first major landmark on your right if you are driving in from the West Entrance of the Park (i.e., the town of Joshua Tree). It is about 6 miles from the West Entrance kiosk and is signed.

Trashcan Rock lies about 10' from the parking area. It's east face faces the main road.

28 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Trashcan Rock

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

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 232 ● Tiptoe Trad Trashcan Rock - W Face
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 170 ● Cranny Trad Trashcan Rock - W Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 81 ● Left Sawdust Crack Trad Trashcan Rock - E Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R 17 ● Hermanutic Trad Trashcan Rock - E Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 119 ● Profundity Trad Trashcan Rock - W Face
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 44 ● Butterfly Crack Trad Trashcan Rock - E Face