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The KD Boulder Rock Climbing

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Routes in The KD Boulder

KD Boulder Crack, The TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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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

This boulder has an obvious overhanging OW crack that faces NE. This crack is obvious as you come up the canyon as there is a tree right next to it. If you fall out of the crack at the top you could end up in the tree.

Getting There

Hike up Rattlesnake Canyon past the waterfall area to where the canyon turns west. Hike up the canyon until below the crags on the north side that are south facing. This is "The Pyramid." The KD Boulder is on the right side of the wash and is identifiable by the 120 degree overhanging crack which goes from hands down low to OW at the top (crux). It is on the NE side.