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Shard Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Shard Boulder

L › R R › L A › Z

	Babyface V-easy 3
	Junior V-easy 3
	Junior Right - SDS V0- 4-
	Smooth as a Baby's Ass V2 5+

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Elevation:	4,271 ft	1,302 m
GPS:	34.02663, -116.14105 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Closures exist in this area, please respect the signage. Details

Many problems and even boulders are closed to climbing due to their proximity to native art and cultural artifacts. Please observe and obey all posted NPS signs.

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/…

Access Issue: Part of this boulder is closed to climbing Details

Climbing is not allowed on a portion of this boulder any longer due to it's proximity to the nearby Equinox Marker.

Description

Climbing is not allowed on the face of this boulder behind the sign any longer due to it's proximity to the nearby Equinox Marker.

The Shard Boulder is a good friction warmup for a day of 'solving problems'. Part of the Indian Wave Boulder circuit, there are 3 routes on this rock.

Junior (V-easy) is the easiest rated route, but also the most fun while laying back and using friction technique up the arete. Smooth as a Baby's Ass (V3) is all friction, as is Babyface (V-easy) but diagonal up the 'dike'. An alternative route would be to traverse the entire rock. It's not high, so downclimbing and jumping are not much of a risk

"Shard" may be too warm come mid-day all the way through the afternoon.

Getting There

From the Barker Dam parking lot follow the trail head about 30 yards, turn right (east), and follow the boulders along the east trail until you see the the edge of "Shard" pointing directly at you :)