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Lenticular Dome Rock Climbing
Routes in Lenticular Dome
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Booglesby T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Dazed and Confused T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Hand Wobler Delight T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Mental Physics T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Unconscious Obscenity S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
| Elevation: | 4,344 ft |
| GPS: | 34.043, -116.149 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 21,680 total · 113/month |
| Shared By: | M. Morley on Jul 3, 2002 |
| Admins: | C Miller, M. Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer suchoski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The Lenticular Dome is a good looking piece of rock (as far as rocks go). Far and away the most sought-after route here is Mental Physics, which has been called the best 5.7 in the country. While I can't attest to that, it sure is a lot of fun! While you're waiting in line for Mental Physics, try Dazed And Confused, a 5.9 (R-) bolted face just a few feet to the left.
Getting There
From Barker Dam parking area, hike due north until you reach the Don Juan Boulder (a GIANT boulder in the middle of the wash). You will see the Astro Domes to the west. Just beyond, continue NW through a wash until directly under the Lenticular Dome, which will be on the right (north). Look for climbers' trail and scramble (3rd class) up to the base of the rock. Approach time - 30 minutes.
One may also approach from "Uncle Willie's Health Food Store" (Vogel guide, p. 281). Don't get your hopes up - the "Store" consists of a concrete foundation and not much else. Head north past Ash Gordon and Bankrupt Wall to the Don Juan Boulder. Continue as above.
One may also approach from "Uncle Willie's Health Food Store" (Vogel guide, p. 281). Don't get your hopes up - the "Store" consists of a concrete foundation and not much else. Head north past Ash Gordon and Bankrupt Wall to the Don Juan Boulder. Continue as above.
Classic Climbing Routes at Lenticular Dome
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Photos
![Lenticular Dome. [[105721795]] is the crack in the center.](https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/climb/105929085_smallMed_1494060996.jpg)
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