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Chocolate Boulders Climbing

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Areas in Chocolate Boulders

Choc-o-Roach 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Chocolate Boulder 1 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Chocolate Boulder 2 0 / 0 / 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Chocolate Boulder 3 0 / 0 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Chocolate Chip 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Chocolate City 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Chocolate Roof 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Chocolate Spread 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Love Fist Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Not Chocolate Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	3,978 ft	1,212 m
GPS:	34.06273, -116.22654 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

An enjoyable collection of problems can be found here ranging from V-easy to V6 in difficulty which can be enjoyed on their own or done as part of circuit.

Rock quality here is quite good with most problems offering flat landings free of obstructions.

Location

This small group of boulders sits low on the west face of the Negropolis Hillside, directly below The Negropolis.

Getting There

Located 3.4 miles from the Park entrance, 0.4 miles from the Pet Cemetery and 2.4 miles from Trashcan Rock on the east side of the road.

Parking is available in a small dirt pullout on the west side of the road, on the right if driving into the Park, directly across from The Negropolis.

Cross the road and follow a worn trail that ends at some dark brown boulders, the Chocolate Boulders, at the base of the hillside.

The approach time is about 5 minutes.

33 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Chocolate Boulders

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

V0- 4- 35 ● Tush Boulder Chocolate Boulder 2
V1 5 31 ● Bodacious Rail Boulder Chocolate Boulder 2
V2 5+ 4 ● Love Fist Boulder Love Fist Boulder
V3 6A 20 ● Brunette Torpedo Boulder Chocolate Boulder 3
V3 6A 35 ● Chocolate Roof Right Boulder Chocolate Roof
V3-4 6A+ 43 ● Chocolate Roof Left Boulder Chocolate Roof
V4 6B 70 ● Swinging Richard Boulder Chocolate Boulder 1
V4 6B 8 ● Ghetto Booty Boulder Chocolate Boulder 2
V5 6C 27 ● Chocolate Roof Center Boulder Chocolate Roof