PRINT: Rock Climbing in Old A Hotie Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Old A Hotie Rock

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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 rock lies just southeast of Lenticular Dome and southwest of Punk Rock. It can be identified by a large boulder perched above northeast face. "Laid Back and Doing It" (5.10c), "Existential Decay" (5.12d R**), "Nihilistic Pillar" (5.11c R**) and "Endless Summer" (5.9) are found on this face.

Getting There

Use the Punk Rock approach, but keep left to this rock.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R 2 ● Nihilistic Pillar Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 1 ● Laid Back And Doing It Trad 2 pitches

● Nihilistic Pillar

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R Trad

● Laid Back And Doing It

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches

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Existential Decay is the slash in the center and Nihilistic Pillar is the crack on the left. Stunning routes.