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Pommel (South Face) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pommel (South Face)

L › R R › L A › Z

	Boom Boom Room T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Check Your Head TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	East Summit Rap Crack T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	More Hustle Than Muscle T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Nuts and Bolts T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R

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Elevation:	4,500 ft	1,372 m
GPS:	33.99384, -116.13921 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Rising above slabs that guard the approach is this fairly tall and impressive face with but a handful of routes including the rarely done Boom Boom Room (5.9 R) an old route which climbs to the summit of the formation via runout friction, Nuts and Bolts (5.9 R) a well-protected arete until it joins Boom Boom Room for it's thrilling finish and More Hustle Than Muscle (5.8) a thin to hand crack over a roof.

Getting There

Approach as for Saddle Rocks then head right and uphill along the rocky hillside skirting the rocks on your left. A bit of easy boulder hopping leads to the base. The approach takes 25-40 minutes from the nearest parking.