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The Cuckoo's Nest Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Cuckoo's Nest

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	Blast from the Past S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Bubba-Do S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Critic, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Daredevil T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Nickelodea (aka Burke on Auto) S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Nurse Ratchit T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Rancho Relaxo (aka Boys on the Hood) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Steamboat Willie T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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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

Early morning sun, then shade all day.

Getting There

After Echo Cove, park at the first pullout on your left. Hike North up and over the ridge (boulder hopping) taking the path of least resistance. Rap into the climbing area, or follow a 3rd class notch down into the canyon.

8 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Cuckoo's Nest

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Steamboat Willie Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 13 ● Rancho Relaxo (aka Boys on the… Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 8 ● Nickelodea (aka Burke on Auto) Sport