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Desert Rat Crack

Name: Desert Rat Crack
Rating: 2.1

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Routes in Pothole Rock

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	Desert Rat Crack V-easy 3
	Pothole Arete V-easy 3
	Pothole Mantel 2 V-easy 3
	Pothole Mantel #1 V0 4
	Pothole Problem 1 V0 4
	Pothole Problem 2 V-easy 3
	Pothole Slab V-easy 3
	Pothole Traverse V-easy 3
	Too Legit to Sit (aka Sitter Quits) V0- 4-

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Type:	Boulder, 14 ft (4 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	Jackie Lukianov on Dec 6, 2014
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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

Climbs a grainy arete/dihedral with a flaring crack and slopes. The Mantel is the hard part, but that is to be expected here. Not a fun top out for shorties.