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Elevation: 4,400 ft
GPS: 34.0382, -116.1469
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These awesome domes lie in the heart of the Wonderland of Rocks and sport some of the longest routes in the park. Classics include Solid Gold (10a) and Such a Savage (11a). The climbing is characterized by steep face climbing on small edges protected by bolts. Remember though, that these climbs were put up in the days of the bolt-on-lead ethic, and ARE NOT SPORT CLIMBS. Just because these routes aren't given an "R" (by tradition) doesn't mean you won't encounter significant runouts with dangerous fall potential: a small rack is usually useful to supplement the fixed gear on these routes. The majority of the routes on these domes face northeast and thus can be quite cold in the winter and see little sun. That being said a warm day in January brings ideal climbing conditions if you don't mind being a little chilly.

The South Astro Dome can be descended by 2 rappels from the top of My Laundry (one 60 ft and one 90 ft).

Getting There Suggest change

Directions are difficult in the Wonderland. It is best to bring a good map to help locate the Astro Domes.

From the Barker Dam parking area, follow the trail north towards the Dam. When you reach the lakebed, continue north through the lakebed (if dry) or cross at the dam. Continue north through the Wonderland until you reach the enormous Don Juan Boulder. At this point veer towards the South Astro Dome and clamber up slabs to a notch which provides an excellent vantage point of the walls. Descend to the route of choice.

26 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Astro Dome

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 73
Hex Marks the Poot
Trad 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 262
Breakfast of Champions
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 40
My Laundry
Trad 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 211
Solid Gold
Trad 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 78
Piggle Pugg
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
 38
Such a Savage
Trad 2 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c X
 4
Shooting Star
Trad 2 pitches
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 12
Middle Age Crisis
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a X
 4
Walking Pneumonia
Trad 2 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
Crimping Lessons
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 10
Middle Age Crazy
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 5
Middle Age Savage
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hex Marks the Poot S Astro Dome - E Face
 73
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Breakfast of Champions S Astro Dome - Northe…
 262
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
My Laundry S Astro Dome - Northe…
 40
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches
Solid Gold S Astro Dome - Northe…
 211
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Piggle Pugg S Astro Dome - Northe…
 78
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Such a Savage S Astro Dome - Northe…
 38
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R Trad 2 pitches
Shooting Star S Astro Dome - Northe…
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c X Trad 2 pitches
Middle Age Crisis S Astro Dome - Northe…
 12
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Walking Pneumonia S Astro Dome - Northe…
 4
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a X Trad 2 pitches
Crimping Lessons S Astro Dome - Northe…
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Middle Age Crazy S Astro Dome - Northe…
 10
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Middle Age Savage S Astro Dome - Northe…
 5
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Trad
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