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Gunsmoke Wall Bouldering

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Routes in Gunsmoke Wall

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	Corner Problem V0 4
	Gunsmoke V3 6A
	High Noon V5 6C
	JD Classic V2 5+
	Ledge Problem V0+ 4+
	Shanghai Noon V6 7A
	Sloth, The V2 5+
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Elevation:	4,292 ft	1,308 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

This is a long south and west facing wall which is home to the ever popular Gunsmoke (V3) which traverses the wall in it's entirety.

Several other problems and variations exists but it's the one that sees the bulk of the traffic.

Getting There

Park in the large paved lot and follow a trail past the old parking lot and then straight on for a bit until a sharp turn to the left midway along a worn trail (continuing straight ahead leads to Barker Dam).

Continue heading left (west) past a short rocky section, go a bit further and turn right to enter a broad open valley - the Gunsmoke traverse will soon be visible at about one o'clock - slightly to the right.

Plan on a 10 minute hike from the car.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gunsmoke Wall

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

V0 4 30 ● Corner Problem Boulder
V2 5+ 7 ● The Sloth Boulder
V3 6A 505 ● Gunsmoke Boulder
V5 6C 68 ● High Noon Boulder
V6 7A 7 ● Shanghai Noon Boulder