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Munchkinland Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Munchkinland Crag

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	Over the Rainbow T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Robocop meets The Munchkins T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Smiles for The Grim Reaper T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R

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Elevation:	3,840 ft	1,170 m
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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

The farthest crag in Munchkinland (which is roughly; the No Place Like Dome area, Witch/Voodoo/Wizard Rocks, and the Scarecrow Munchkinland Rocks). It is home to the sporty face routes Robocop meets the Munchkins (5.10a) and Over the Rainbow (5.10d) as well as the sphincter tightening Smiles for the Grim Reaper (5.10c).

Perhaps not a destination crag in itself, it is worth a hike over from Dorothy's Crag in the Valley of Voices or perhaps No Place Like Dome.

Getting There

The most direct approach is from the Munchkinland parking (closed road 1.4 mi north of Pinto Wye; 3.5 miles from the North Entrance).

Approach the most obvious pass into a series of formations (the approach to No Place Like Dome). From the mouth of this wash, cut up and right into a drainage on the hillside. At the top of this drainage, pass between Voodoo Dome and Witch Rock, continue between Wizard Rock and an unamed clump (this is fairly rough going with some boulder hopping). Munchkinland Crag is the largest formation up on the hillside, facing southwest.

The cleanest approach is to come in from the Valley of Voices. Keep going past Dorothy's Crag, on the way down keep the large formations to your left. Munchkinland Crag will be on your left, the last large formation.