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Dairy Queen Wall - Right Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Dairy Queen Wall - Right Side

Airy Scene T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
Bill's Nuts T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Biological Clock T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
Chili Dog T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
Date Shake T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
Dilly Bar T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
Dipped Cone T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
Double Decker T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Frosty Cone T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Hot Fudge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
I Forgot to Have Babies TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
Mr. Misty Kiss T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Nuts and Cherries T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Possum Pie T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
Scrumdillyishus T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
Squirrel Attack T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
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Elevation: 4,243 ft
GPS: 34.022, -116.177 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By: M. Morley on Jun 14, 2002
Admins: C Miller, M. Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer suchoski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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Description

With it's northeastern exposure, the right side of the Dairy Queen Wall is a good choice for late morning shade. A number of fun, short moderate cracks exist on the featured face, and as a result the DQ Wall is a popular and often crowded destination. Popular routes here include Frosty Cone (5.7) and Mr. Misty Kiss (5.8).

To descend off this portion of the Dairy Queen Wall scramble northwest (climber's right) down a chimney/slot (easy 5th class) that runs along the face of the wall.

Getting There

Park at the designated Hemingway parking area along Quail Springs Road and approach via the signed Access Fund trail to the south (just behind the restroom). Although fairly short, there is some scrambling involved in the approach which may be challenging for beginners.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dairy Queen Wall - Right Side

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 202
● Scrumdillyishus
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 298
● Frosty Cone
Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 263
● Mr. Misty Kiss
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
 60
● Hot Fudge
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 14
● Biological Clock
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 4
● I Forgot to Have Babies
TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Scrumdillyishus
 202
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Frosty Cone
 298
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Mr. Misty Kiss
 263
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Hot Fudge
 60
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R Trad
● Biological Clock
 14
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
● I Forgot to Have Babies
 4
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b TR
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Dairy Queen Wall
Dairy Queen Wall
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Valdes snapped this shot from the top of DQ Wall after TR'ing "A Hot Fudge"
Valdes snapped this shot from the top of DQ Wal…
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Dairy Queen Wall, Right Side routes
Dairy Queen Wall, Right Side routes
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Lost Horse Area >> Dairy Queen Wall
Lost Horse Area >> Dairy Queen Wall
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The shadow marks the start of the descent from DQ Wall, Joshua Tree NP
The shadow marks the start of the descent from…
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Natural arch at the DQ Wall, Joshua Tree NP
Natural arch at the DQ Wall, Joshua Tree NP
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Unknown climber on Mr. Misty Kiss (5.7), Joshua Tree NP
Unknown climber on Mr. Misty Kiss (5.7), Joshua…
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The Cirque Du Soleil crew at Dairy Queen. Never a dull moment.<br> <br> From bottom to top: Patrick, Anna, Brett, with Jonny climbing.
The Cirque Du Soleil crew at Dairy Queen. Never…
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Dairy Queen Wall (Right)
Dairy Queen Wall (Right)
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Brian Reynolds
Brian Reynolds  
If you're looking to TR any of these climbs, an alternate (and, in my opinion, easier) approach is to come up through Rock Garden Valley. The backside of DQ is directly opposite Double Dogleg. Nov 4, 2002
Andy
Andy  
The bolts securing chains at the top of Hot Fudge wiggle from side to side with hand pressure. A party rapping off them stated that "They've been that way for a while." Feb 28, 2005
joshf
missoula, mt
joshf   missoula, mt
This wall is great for beginning trad leaders. There are a number of easier climbs and there are surpluses of both jams and face holds. Great gear and good fun. Apr 25, 2008
Tommy G.
Killeen, Texas
Tommy G.   Killeen, Texas
No bolt(s) that I could find at the top. Semi-sketch down climb on the far right seems like the way to go. Nov 7, 2011
C Miller
CA
C Miller   CA  
As noted in the overview the standard descent is made by downclimbing a very secure wide crack (easy 5th class) that starts at the top of the wall and deposits you at the base of Date Shake. This is also the easiest way to the top of the wall if you plan on setting any topropes without leading.

The shadow marks the start of the descent from DQ Wall, Joshua Tree NP
Nov 7, 2011
Nelson Day
Joshua Tree, CA
Nelson Day   Joshua Tree, CA
There are some new rap anchors. Thanks to whever put them up! They are directly climbers left of Dilly Bar. Jul 29, 2013
Jan Tarculas
Riverside, Ca
Jan Tarculas   Riverside, Ca
I was just on this wall on Friday. I can confirm that there are new rap anchors on top just as the photo shows on the description page Feb 22, 2016
Jason Schliekelman
Woodland Hills Ca
Jason Schliekelman   Woodland Hills Ca
to the family From San Diego that was climbing Mr Misty Kiss and the TR next to it on 4/19/2017 ( i think you said you were staying in Indian Cove) you left a nice piece of gear... PM me to get it back

Jason Apr 20, 2017

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