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Mindless Mound Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mindless Mound

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	All Along the Watchtower T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Betsy's Big Underwear T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Blood on the Tracks T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Bob's Peace Prize T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Don't Think Twice T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dylan's Offwidth T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Idiot Wind T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Maggie's Farm T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Rainy Day Women T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Shake the Monster T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Twist of Fate T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
	Winterlude T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,150 ft	1,265 m
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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/…

Description

Small, afternoon crag with easy access.

Getting There

Mindless Mound lies just beyond Left Hand of Darkness, and behind (i.e., south of) the Ken Black Memorial Dome. An easy 5 minute walk from the car on flat ground.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mindless Mound

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 45 ● All Along the Watchtower Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 29 ● Don't Think Twice Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 9 ● Blood on the Tracks Trad