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The Helmet Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Helmet

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	Blues for the Red Sun T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tomahawk, The T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	3,850 ft	1,173 m
GPS:	34.07297, -116.14278 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	AJ on May 6, 2003
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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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 obvious helmet looking formation at the top of Rattlesnake Canyon.

Getting There

The Helmet is just east of Lime Dome and a few hundred yards north of the Dunce Cap. Approach as for the Valley of Kings; this formation is in the center of the valley.