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Interstate 10 Crags Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Interstate 10 Crags

Eagle Mountain Exit 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Hayfield Exit 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	1,422 ft	433 m
GPS:	33.6684, -115.6546 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Todd Gordon on May 29, 2010
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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

These are the crags you see south of Interstate 10 as you drive east towards Phoenix. They are just past the Chiriaco Summit area, maybe 1/2 hour east of Indio and not far from the Cottonwood Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. They aren't actually in the Park but I placed them there as it's the closest location.

Getting There

Drive east on I-10 to the next two exits past Chiriaco Summit. These exits are Hayfield, and then Eagle Mountain. Both have climbing and the crags are visible as you look south from Interstate 10.