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Central Joshua Tree Rock Climbing

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Areas in Central Joshua Tree

Barker Dam Area 129 / 16 / 27 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 169

Comic Book Area 69 / 16 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 92

Echo Rock Area 350 / 73 / 67 / 1 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 473

Sheep Pass Area 380 / 63 / 89 / 6 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 517

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Elevation:	4,466 ft	1,361 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

Central Joshua Tree is indeed just that - centrally located with a great many routes, many of which are classics, and quite popular due to the ease of access and nearby campgrounds.

Getting There

Approach from the north via the town of Joshua Tree.
Approach from the east via 29 Palms or the Cottonwood Entrance.

Please see the individual areas for more detailed approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Central Joshua Tree

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 1,156 ● SW Corner Sport Sheep Pass Area > Ryan Campground > Headstone Rock
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 731 ● Cryptic Sport Sheep Pass Area > Ryan Campground > Headstone Rock
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 596 ● Walk on the Wild Side Trad 3 pitches Sheep Pass Area > … 1 > (a) Saddle Rock… > Saddle Rocks - Skirt…
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 310 ● Room To Shroom Trad Barker Dam Area > Room To Shroom Area
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 692 ● Pope's Crack Trad Echo Rock Area > Echo Rock > Echo Rock - S Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 830 ● Touch and Go Trad Echo Rock Area > Touch & Go Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 377 ● Heart and Sole Trad Echo Rock Area > Echo Rock > Echo Rock - W Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 525 ● Exorcist Trad Sheep Pass Area > … > Hall of Horrors > E Wall Inner (Exorcis…
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 158 ● EBGB's Trad Echo Rock Area > Echo Rock > EBGB Block Area
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 95 ● Swept Away Trad 2 pitches Echo Rock Area > Echo Rock > Echo Rock - S Face
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 379 ● O'Kelley's Crack Trad Echo Rock Area > Rusty Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 247 ● Big Moe Trad Echo Rock Area > Echo Cove > Echo Cove - S Side
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 451 ● Heart of Darkness Trad Sheep Pass Area > … > Conrad Rock > Conrad Rock - Heart o…
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 270 ● Wangerbanger Trad Echo Rock Area > Rusty Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 110 ● More Monkey than Funky Trad Barker Dam Area > More Funky than Monke…