PRINT: Rock Climbing in Ben Dover Face, Joshua Tree National Park

Ben Dover Face

California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Echo Rock Area > Echo Cove

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

A corrugated northwest-facing wall on the end of the cove.

Getting There

From the cove parking lot, zoom straight ahead for about 100 feet. Slightly overhanging with oddly positioned holds mark the spot.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 55 ● Ben Dover Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 56 ● The Pincher Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 40 ● Eileen Dover Sport

● Ben Dover

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport

● The Pincher

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport

● Eileen Dover

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport

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Photo/topo for Ben Dover Wall, Joshua Tree NP<br>
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A. Ben Dover (5.10b)<br>
B. The Pincher (5.9)<br>
C. Eileen Dover (5.10b)

Photo/topo for Ben Dover Wall, Joshua Tree NP A. Ben Dover (5.10b) B. The Pincher (5.9) C. Eileen Dover (5.10b)

Eileen Dover (5.10b), Joshua Tree NP

Bolts on Eileen Dover

Ben Dover Face