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The Super Dome

California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > Willow Hole Area
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Description

The Super Dome is the ultra-proud formation dominating the north Wonderland skyline. The walk is long. The routes tend to be difficult, marginally protected or a combination of the two. Standouts here include The Last Unicorn (5.11a) an old-school runout adventure and Warpath (5.12c) a modern two-pitch sport climb in a wilderness setting. Bighorn sightings are possible as it is near Willow Hole.

Getting There

Hike the 3.5 miles to Willow Hole via the Boyscout Trail and on up the slabs to the base. Hiking time for the approach is a solid 1.5 - 2 hours without any dilly dallying!

Routes from Left to Right

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 1
● The Bilderberg Conference
Trad
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 1
● Stonehinge
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 2
● Nemo Memorial Route
Trad 3 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 1
● Cole-Lewis
Trad 4 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 13
● The Great Unknown
Trad 3 pitches
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 1
● Warpath
Sport 2 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
 9
● The Last Unicorn
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 2
● Bleed Proof
Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R
 1
● The Mohawk
Trad 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Bilderberg Conference
 1
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
● Stonehinge
 1
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
● Nemo Memorial Route
 2
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
● Cole-Lewis
 1
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad 4 pitches
● The Great Unknown
 13
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches
● Warpath
 1
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport 2 pitches
● The Last Unicorn
 9
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R Trad 2 pitches
● Bleed Proof
 2
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● The Mohawk
 1
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R Trad 2 pitches

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Tony Yaniro on Warpath (5.12c), Joshua Tree NP<br> <br> Photo by Heinz Zak
[Hide Photo] Tony Yaniro on Warpath (5.12c), Joshua Tree NP Photo by Heinz Zak
Randy Leavitt on the 2nd pitch of Mohawk (5.12c), Joshua Tree NP<br> <br> Photo by Brian Bailey (http://www.brianbaileyphotography.com/)
[Hide Photo] Randy Leavitt on the 2nd pitch of Mohawk (5.12c), Joshua Tree NP Photo by Brian Bailey (http://www.brianbaileyphotography.com/)
The Super Dome veiled in fog, Super Slab in front (taken from the Willow Hole side)
[Hide Photo] The Super Dome veiled in fog, Super Slab in front (taken from the Willow Hole side)
Old 90s photo. Look how much has changed over the decades!
[Hide Photo] Old 90s photo. Look how much has changed over the decades!
The Super Dome as seen from the south near Suicide Horn Rock is an arresting sight.
[Hide Photo] The Super Dome as seen from the south near Suicide Horn Rock is an arresting sight.
North side of the Super Dome easiest access to the top. Does anyone know the name of this? I found this on January 16, 2022
[Hide Photo] North side of the Super Dome easiest access to the top. Does anyone know the name of this? I found this on January 16, 2022
The Super Dome from near Vagmarken Hill, Joshua Tree NP
[Hide Photo] The Super Dome from near Vagmarken Hill, Joshua Tree NP

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Alex Shainman
[Hide Comment] Does anyone know the condition of the bolts (and critical holds) of the routes Warpath, The Mohawk and Sideburn?
Thanks in advance! Nov 14, 2015