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Sports Challenge Rock - East Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Sports Challenge Rock - East Face

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	Blue Jean Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Championship Wrestling T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Clean and Jerk T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Cool but Concerned T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R
	Cool But Not Too Concerned TR 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Disco Decoy T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Hang and Swing T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Leave it to Beaver (aka The Beaver) T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Lobster, The T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R

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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 side of the Sports Challenge formation plays host to a couple of Josh classics, namely Clean and Jerk 5.10c and Leave It To Beaver 5.12a

The routes are very steep if not overhanging and mostly climb incredibly good rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sports Challenge Rock - East Face

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 73 ● Championship Wrestling Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 7 ● Blue Jean Crack Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 457 ● Clean and Jerk Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 9 ● Hang and Swing Trad
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R 5 ● Disco Decoy Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R 14 ● Cool but Concerned Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 135 ● Leave it to Beaver (aka The Beaver) Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R 16 ● The Lobster Trad