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Wonderland North


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Submitted By: Mike Morley on Jan 3, 2004
Administrators: Chris Miller, Adam Stackhouse
Latitude: 34.0720  Longitude: -116.1516 
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Description 

The North Wonderland (and the Wonderland in general) is the antithesis of the "bumper belay" crags found in Indian Cove. Although flat, approaches are as much as 3+ miles and 1+ hours of hiking. As such, it sees less traffic than most areas of the Park. Those who venture out will be rewarded with some classic obscure lines as well as a respite from the crowds at Hidden Valley and Lost Horse.

Use the Wonderland Trail approach (see below) for Outward Bound Slab, Cool Dome, Hidden Dome, Ellsmere Island and Gilligan's Island.

The Atom Smashers, Hooter Rocks, The Foot, Super Dome, Super Slab, Super Block, Lemon Dome, Lime Dome, The Dunce Cap, Suicide Horn, The Fortress and The Castle lie further north near Willow Hole.

There is also a small cluster of rocks just east of the parking area which include Reggie Dome, Bubba Rock, B-52 Rock and Garage Rock.


Getting There 

Park at the "Key's Corner" Trailhead, 1/2 mile east of Trashcan Rock along Quail Springs Road. This will be on your left at a wide right turn if you are driving from town. Most areas lie to the north and are accessed by the Wonderland Trail.



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Tom Murphy edging his way to the crux on the initial 5.10 portion of the signature 2nd pitch on Spirited Away.

Spirited Away 5.11b PG13  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : The Dunce Cap
This route stands among the best in the entire Park. Bold, but adequately protected, the signature second pitch offers continuous climbing in a stellar position.Begin near the center of the North Face (right of center in photo), at the foot of the base of the rock, on the left side of a large rectangular block (in sunlight in photo). Pitch 1: Up cracks on the left side of the block to a very large flat ledge (5.8). Pitch 2: Move up and left to a ...[more]


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A small portion of the northern Wonderland as seen from Key's Corner. Visible (from r-l) is Outward Bound Slab, Hidden Dome, Cool Dome and Ellsmere Island.

BETA PHOTO: A small portion of the northern Wonderland as seen...

Wonderland-North.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Wonderland-North.
Photo by Blitzo.


B.A.M. doing some bouldering somewhere deep into the Wonderland North ©

B.A.M. doing some bouldering somewhere deep into t...

The Wonderland Trail.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

The Wonderland Trail.
Photo by Blitzo.


Middle Kingdom.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Middle Kingdom.
Photo by Blitzo.


Sunset from the trailhead.<br />PHoto by Blitzo.

Sunset from the trailhead.
PHoto by Blitzo.


J-tree in bloom.<br />Photo by Blitzo.<br />

J-tree in bloom.
Photo by Blitzo.


Another sunset from near Reggie Dome.<br />Photo by Blitzo.<br />

Another sunset from near Reggie Dome.
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