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The Bond Boulders Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Bond Boulders

Bad Cop Rock 4 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Live and Let Die Boulder 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Loose Man Rock 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Love Boulder, The 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Oddjob Boulder 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

RCA Boulder 2 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Teflon Don Boulder 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	4,087 ft	1,246 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 Bond Boulders, a collection of several enormous blocks on the approach to the main Loveland area, offers a number of high quality bolt-protected face climbs on above average rock.

A good area to visit with a number of high-quality face routes and an easy approach across mostly flat terrain that is ideal on those frequent cold and windy days. A nice spot to climb and experience the quiet side of Joshua Tree.

Getting There

Walk northeast from the Split Rocks parking area, following a faint path, for about a mile to a collection of large chocolate brown boulders on your left. These are the Bond Boulders; walking past these will take you to a large wash (Desert Queen Wash) where a left turn will lead to the majority of routes in the Loveland area.

18 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Bond Boulders

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● The Loose Man Sport Loose Man Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● Eva Las Vegas Sport RCA Boulder
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Live and Let Die Trad Live & Let Die Boulder
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● RCA Trad RCA Boulder