PRINT: Rock Climb Nolan Ryan, Joshua Tree National Park

Nolan Ryan

5.8, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 1.5 from 11 votes
FA: unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Ryan Campground > Manure Pile

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

3 bolt friction face.

Location

This route is located about 30 feet to the left of Tom Bombadil.

Protection

2 bolts,gear anchor.walk off.

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Unknown

I assume this is the route you guys are talking about.

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Joseph Stover
Batesville, AR

5.8

the friction moves are probably no harder than 5.8 in the daytime... makes for an exciting nighttime lead! I started in the hand crack on the right side of the formation. There were two bolts, and build an anchor at the top with mostly medium pieces (#0.75-2 C4 iirc).

Although the walkoff/downclimb was confusing and scary at night(went up and to the left on a slab around a large summit block/face and downclimbed two short sections; probably totally wrong)... not sure where it is supposed to go... Apr 6, 2011