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Wonder Bluffs Rock Climbing

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Routes in Wonder Bluffs

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	Bluewind T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Conniption T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Dry Rain T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gomer Pile T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Gypsy T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hopelessly Trapped in the Vortex T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pencil Neck Geek T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Rings Around Your Danus T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Slam Dunk T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Tom Plumb T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Unknown 1979 T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	3,448 ft	1,051 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

The Wonder Bluffs is a less visited crag with a collection of variable quality cracks from 5.7-5.10b and some nice view of the surrounding area. Easterly-facing so plan on morning sun and afternoon shade.

Getting There

Start your approach from the vicinity of King Otto's Castle; there is some parking nearby. Cross the road and skirt Condor Rock on the right (west end) aiming for a boulder filled gully that leads to the base of the east-facing wall.

A little more effort is needed to reach this wall but the views from the base and lack of crowds make up for it. Plan on roughly 20-30 minutes for the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wonder Bluffs

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Hopelessly Trapped in the Vortex Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 8 ● Tom Plumb Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 23 ● Pencil Neck Geek Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 21 ● Conniption Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Bluewind Trad