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North Astro Dome - Southwest Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in North Astro Dome - Southwest Face

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	Chute to Kill S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Deliver Us from Evil T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Godsend S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Hush Puppies T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Lead Us Not Into Temptation S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Let Your Freak Flag Fly S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Life's a Pitch S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 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

Although seldom visited the backside of the popular North Astro Dome can be a good spot to escape the crowds and climb in warmth when the other side is too cold or crowded. The climbing here is characterized by steep slab climbing on fairly good quality tan rock.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (5.9), Chute to Kill (5.10c) and Life's a Pitch (5.12a) are amongst the better lines here.

Getting There

Starting from the base of North Astro Dome - Northeast Face circle right around the north side of the dome over increasingly rocky terrain until you can chimney/stem up a prominent rocky gully (4th class/easy 5th) to reach the base of this wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at North Astro Dome - Southwest 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 27 ● Let Your Freak Flag Fly Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 23 ● Lead Us Not Into Temptation Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 14 ● Godsend Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 8 ● Chute to Kill Sport