PRINT: Rock Climb Center Divider, Joshua Tree National Park

Center Divider

5.9, TR, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 10 votes
FA: Bob Gaines and Mark O'Brien, January 2015
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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

Toprope the slab between Route 66 and Hit it Ethel. This is a long pitch of very continuous, sustained 5.8 slab climbing; at the top move slightly right and climb up a thin seam in patina (5.9).

Protection

Toprope from the rap anchor.

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Center divider
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Fun footwork and seam towards the top

Center divider Fun footwork and seam towards the top

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John Vang
Central Valley, CA

Not a bad route for someone to practice learning to trust their feet. Only downside is that it's a bit chossy due to likely not getting much foot traffic. Foot blew making a move as the dish my foot was on crumbled a bit. Oct 23, 2016

Bob Gaines
Joshua Tree, CA

5.9

I concur. A long, sustained section of quintessential Jtree friction will force you to trust your smears. It's probably only been toproped a few times, but will only get cleaner. Oct 26, 2016