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Dihedral Rock - East Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Dihedral Rock - East Face

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	Coarse and Buggy T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Couldn't Wait T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Happy Happy, Joy Joy T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hazing Incident T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	How 'bout It? T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Rots O' Rock T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Sowsuckle, The T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Thin Line T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Tons of Junk T A3

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Elevation:	4,210 ft	1,283 m
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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

The east face is home to the popular Coarse and Buggy as well as a number of other routes both easier and harder. Notable are Happy Happy, Joy Joy (5.10a), The Sowsuckle (5.12a) and Rots O' Rock (5.12+).

Getting There

Park to the northwest, towards The Milepost, and follow a trail that parallels the road to the base of the formation. The approach takes 5 minutes or less and is about 175 yards.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dihedral Rock - East Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 450 ● Coarse and Buggy Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 36 ● The Sowsuckle Trad
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 13 ● Rots O' Rock Trad