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King Dome Rock Climbing

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Areas in King Dome

King Dome - East Face 12 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

King Dome - West Face 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	4,301 ft	1,311 m
GPS:	34.00329, -116.14946 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jul 11, 2002
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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

This tall formation sits all alone in the desert to the northwest of the main Hall of Horrors Area and can be a nice place to escape to if there are crowds there. Climbs here range from 5.6 to 5.12a with the majority in the 5.10 and under range with a nice assortment of both cracks and faces.

Some of the better routes here include Arturo's Special (5.8), Mission Impossible (5.11b) and Triumph Arch (5.11d).

Getting There

Hike about 200 meters northwest from West Wall Outer (Buckets to Burbank Area) following a vague trail. The approach takes about 10-15 minutes from the parking area at Hall of Horrors.

18 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at King Dome

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 11 ● Aztec Twostep Trad King Dome - E Face
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 37 ● Arturo's Special Trad King Dome - E Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a V0 4 30 ● Trashman Roof Trad, Boulder King Dome - E Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 21 ● Tiptoe to Topanga Trad King Dome - E Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 5 ● Mission Impossible Trad King Dome - E Face