PRINT: Rock Climbing in Pinhead Boulder, Joshua Tree National Park

Pinhead Boulder

California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Stirrup Tank

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 small uninspiring formation features three so-so routes all of which are fairly gritty and rely on palming and fiction.The eastern most route is likely still missing hangers.

Getting There

Just north of Zippy Rock.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Cat Paws Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 3 ● Blue Moon Trad

● Cat Paws

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

● Blue Moon

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

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