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Summary
Igneous Plutonic
Monzonite
Mostly traditional climbing on highly adhesive monzonite of varying inclination in a breathtaking environment. Most access is flat and short which makes it a very popular climbing spot.
Description
Joshua Tree National Park is mostly considered a trad climbing area but there is a significant amount of sport routes and boulders as well. The highly adhesive granite is full of cracks and other features and is often of excellent quality, sometimes a bit brittle. Be prepared to bring some gear even for some of the sport routes. Some of the trad routes are mixed (have individual bolts) or have bolted anchors, make sure to check before you climb.
(additional info rock type Quartz Mononite: https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/test-area/area/1278538767)
Approach
Joshua Tree National park is about 220km (140 miles) from Los Angeles. Highway 10 and route 62 bring you to the park entrance, from there it is a short drive to most climbing areas.
Where to stay
You can either camp on one of the many campsites of the park or stay at a motel in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree or Yucca Valley.
Ethic
Be aware that you are climbing and staying in a National Park. Certain rules apply for climbers regarding climbing and camping, please make sure to get the latest rules once you enter the park.
History
The endless shapes and angles of Joshua Tree began capturing the imagination of climbers as early as in the 1950's.
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Author(s): Robert Miramontes
Date: 2017
ISBN: 9781938393297
- Wolverine:
- Covering over 3,000 of the best climbs with numerous bouldering circuits, Joshua Tree Rock Climbs is a must-have resource for anyone venturing to one of Earth's greatest stone playgrounds.
- Full-color 3rd edition features comprehensive, indexed information on over 3,000 climbs, with new maps, action photography and fully updated, essential park information
- Due to the difficulty of most of the featured climbing routes and bouldering problems, this guidebook is Ideal for advanced and experienced climbers
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Author(s): Robert Miramontes
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9781938393266
- Wolverine:
- With over 2,000 problems in the bouldering playground of Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree Bouldering comprehensively documents the area's abundance of fantastic challenges and test pieces.
- Simple and effective route descriptions include detailed highlights of the classic and hard-to-find problems
- Detailed satellite-aided maps show boulders, vegetation, washes and large landmark formations to help you easily navigate the area
- Colorful photography by author and photographer Robert Miramontes will inspire you to make Joshua Tree your next climbing challenge
- Comprehensive introduction features a thorough history of bouldering, geology of the park, climate, tips for camping, when to visit, as well as safety prevention tips
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Author(s): Tom Slater
Date: 2013
ISBN: 9780982498811
From the center of the Golden State to the Mexican border, Southern California Rock Climbing highlights over 60 climbing areas to experience firsthand on the most epic rock-climbing road trip.
- Divided into seven region-specific sections, this guide employs a combination of topos, maps, photos and detailed descriptions to get you to over 60 climbing areas
- Areas covered include Joshua Tree, Tahquitz and Suicide, Riverside Quarry, New Jack City, Mount Woodson, Malibu Creek, Stoney Point, Gibraltar Rocks, and more
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