PRINT: Rock Climb Return of the Chuckwalla, Joshua Tree National Park

Return of the Chuckwalla

5.10c, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: Don Wilson and Dave Wonderly, March 1988
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Echo Rock Area > Little Hunk > Little Hunk - N… > Little Hunk - NE Face…

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

A boulder problem start off the ground gains the first bolt and then run-it-out to a horizontal (gear), another bolt, another horizontal (gear) and another runout to the top. The bolts are where you need them but unfortunately until they get replaced they aren't the most reliable. Two stars out of five.

Location

Located between Revenge of the Chuckwalla and Swain-Buckey in the center of the wall.

Protection

2 bolts (1/4"), gear to 3 inches for the anchor

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Return of the Chuckwalla (5.10c), Joshua Tree NP