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Rusty Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Rusty Wall

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	Cameltoe Crack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b V0 4
	Finish What You Started T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	O'Kelley's Crack T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Riddles in the Dark (aka Ok Crank) T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Slapshot T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Wangerbanger T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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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

What the Rusty Wall lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. There are two excellent, steep cracks to climb here: O'Kelley's Crack (5.10c) on the right and Wangerbanger (5.11c) to the left.

Getting There

From Echo Tee, hang a left and, if driving, park where the dirt road ends at a gate, which is the entrance to Keys Ranch. Walk west towards the obvious orange-colored wall. Approach time: 10 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rusty Wall

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b V0 4 13 ● Cameltoe Crack Trad, Boulder
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 383 ● O'Kelley's Crack Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13 15 ● Riddles in the Dark (aka Ok Crank) Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 277 ● Wangerbanger Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 5 ● Finish What You Started Trad