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Willit Pillar Rock Climbing

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Routes in Willit Pillar

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	Call of the West T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Flare, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R
	Fraud Squad T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Hollywood and Vaino T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Moving Targets T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	South Face Route T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown Highway A0
	Will It or Won't It S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Will It Stick? TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Willit Hold? T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13

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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

Willit Pillar is home to several moderate free routes along with an A1 bolt ladder on the west side of the rock.

Getting There

Willit Pillar is located behind campsite #3 and about 75 yards right (east) of Billboard Buttress.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Willit Pillar

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

A0 16 ● Unknown Highway Aid
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 85 ● Will It or Won't It Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 9 ● South Face Route Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 8 ● Hollywood and Vaino Trad