PRINT: Rock Climbing in Cunning Rock, Southeast Face, Joshua Tree National Park

Cunning Rock, Southeast Face

California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Jumbo Rock Area

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

Cunning Rock is a long formation, north of the road, between Jumbo Rocks Campground and Live Oak Picnic area. The Southeast Face gets morning sun, and is therefore a good choice on a cold day. As with most other formations in the Jumbo Rocks area, the rock is quite coarse (even by Joshua Tree standards). This formation is called False Moosedog Tower in the 1992 Vogel guide.

Getting There

You can easily walk to the rock from the road.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Cunning Route Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 3 ● Fissure Merde Trad
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 4 ● Wild Brew Yonder Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● Save the Ales Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 2 ● Jarhead Central Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R 1 ● Never Cry Louie Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 0 ● The Cheese Grater Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R 1 ● Gila Monster Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Pull Sport