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Left Hand of Darkness - E. Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Left Hand of Darkness - E. Face

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	Aleister Crowley T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Bryant Gumbel T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Duck, Duck, Goose T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Gander Slander TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Grandpa Gander T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Granny Goose T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Jane Pauley T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jon Crowley T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Left Route T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Mandarina TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Mongoose T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Mother Goose T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b X
	Omen, The TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Pump Up the Volume T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Right Route T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Right Route Direct TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Silly Goose TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Stake Your Claim T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	To Air Is Human T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13
	Uhh Cult, The T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
	Uncle Fester T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Whistling Sphincter TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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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

This roadside crag is located at the intersection of Quail Springs Road and Lost Horse Road, about seven miles in from the West (Joshua Tree) Entrance Station. At this intersection is a small parking area and an outhouse. Many of the East Face climbs are visible from the parking area.

There are several worthy lines here, including Granny Goose (5.7) and Grandpa Gander (5.10+). In the winter, the face gets almost no sun. In the warmer months, the face is in the shade in the afternoon.

Getting There

Southwest corner of Quail Springs Road and the turnoff for Lost Horse Ranger Station.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Left Hand of Darkness - E. Face

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 155 ● Granny Goose Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● The Omen TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R 22 ● Grandpa Gander Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 15 ● Right Route Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 49 ● Uncle Fester Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 8 ● To Air Is Human Trad