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Zsa Zsa Gabor Memorial Boulder Rock Climbing

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Routes in Zsa Zsa Gabor Memorial Boulder

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	A Trip to the Tip T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Assault and Battery TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Godspeed S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Lesbian Lust S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Marsupial Lust S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Open Container T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Right Side Arete S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Secret Treaties T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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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

This is a large, cleanly cleaved boulder with excellent dark grey stone that is home to a couple of excellent, albeit short routes. Lesbian Lust (5.9) and the Right Side Arete (5.10a) are the routes to do here and are well worth the 45-60 minute approach.

This can be a good place to visit if the weather is cold and windy with it's lower elevation and fairly sheltered location, not unlike the Bond Boulders.

Getting There

Park at the south parking turnout (see OZ overview for details) and head west in the wash past the turnoffs for Valley of Voices and Emerald City.

About 500 meters past the Poppie Field Boulders you'll encounter a rough section with some boulders, after which the wash levels out and becomes sandy again and opens into a broad, open valley. Turn right (heading north) and aim for some dark boulders lying at the base of a rocky hillside.

Keep in mind the boulder is hidden for most of the approach but becomes visible only when almost upon it.