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Xenolithic Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Xenolithic Boulder

L › R R › L A › Z

	Autolith V0 4
	Browning Slab V0+ 4+ R
	Email V3 6A
	Enclave V-easy 3
	Greenhorn Route V-easy 3 R
	Lotus Flower V3+ 6A+
	Psyche V4 6B
	Xenocryst V1 5

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Elevation:	3,500 ft	1,067 m
GPS:	34.01707, -116.04227 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Xenolithic Boulder is a 20 ft. tall, blocky chunk of stone that sits mostly alone in a sandy area near the base of a hill. The SW face is composed of gorgeous black swirled Gneiss intruding fine grained granite. This face is peppered with jugs, and overhangs around 30 degrees. The SE face is a glassy slab with a headwall looming above. The N and S faces are slightly grainy with lots of black intrusions. Roughly 15 problems exist on this boulder, mostly in the .9 to V1 range. The classic being the brilliant black overhanging arete called Psyche.

Getting There

Fron the main road, look for a paved turnout on the North side of the road near the mouth of Loveland Canyon, a very faint dirt road leads from here to the mouth of the canyon. On the left just before the mouth of the canyon is a hill, Xenolithic Boulder is in front of this hill, near the base. Approach is about 15 min.