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Pinto Basin Rock Climbing

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Areas in Pinto Basin

Belle Campground Area 50

Cottonwood Area 3

Indian Head Area 31

Jumbo Rock Area 149

Live Oak Picnic Area 60

Loveland 69

Nodding Hill 5

OZ Area 103

Split Rocks 215

Stirrup Tank 162

White Tank Campground 35

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Elevation:	4,136 ft	1,261 m
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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

Pinto Basin is the antidote to the hustle and bustle of the more popular areas to the west and offers enjoyable climbing, including some classics, in an area with a decidedly different feel than other areas in the Park, especially at some of the more remote crags.

Getting There

Access from the north via the town of 29 Palms
Access from the west, from the main part of the Park, and the town of Joshua Tree
Access from the south via Interstate 10 and the Cottonwood Entrance.

Please see the individual areas for more detailed approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pinto Basin

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 404 ● Dolphin Trad Split Rocks > … > Isles in the Sky > Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 360 ● Gem Trad Jumbo Rock Area > Jumbo Rock West > Conan's Corridor
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 8 ● Goof Proof Roof Aid 3 pitches Indian Head Area > Indian Head
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 354 ● Invisibility Lessons Trad Split Rocks > Split Rocks East > Future Games Rock
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 499 ● Colorado Crack Trad Jumbo Rock Area > Jumbo Rock West > Conan's Corridor
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 29 ● Bath Water Sport Loveland > Beak Boulder Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 823 ● Bird of Fire Trad Split Rocks > … > Isles in the Sky > Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 26 ● The Rattler Trad OZ Area > OZ. > Emerald City
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 485 ● Rubicon Trad Split Rocks > Split Rocks West > Rubicon Formation
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 21 ● Such a Line Trad Jumbo Rock Area > … > Zebra Cliffs > Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 7 ● Sun Runner Sport Jumbo Rock Area > Jumbo Rock West > Wedge
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 72 ● Vector Trad Loveland > Vector Rock
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a V5 6C 58 ● Big Bob's Big Wedge Boulder Live Oak Picnic… > Big Bob's Big Wedge
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 18 ● Hang 'Em High Trad Split Rocks > Split Rocks East > Future Games Rock
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 8 ● Throbbing Gristle Trad, TR Loveland > Beak Boulder Area