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Chocolate Boulder 1

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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

This is the first boulder encountered upon reaching the Chocolate Boulders and is also the largest boulder here. Swinging Richard (V4) with it's left-slanting crack/rail is the gem here but other fun problems exist. An easy descent is found down the south side of the boulder.

Getting There

See the Chocolate Boulders overview.

Routes from Left to Right

V-easy 3 27 ● Lumpy Boulder
V0+ 4+ 28 ● Smoothie Boulder
V4 6B 65 ● Swinging Richard Boulder
V2 5+ 11 ● Swinging Richard Direct Boulder

● Lumpy

V-easy 3 Boulder

● Smoothie

V0+ 4+ Boulder

● Swinging Richard

V4 6B Boulder

● Swinging Richard Direct

V2 5+ Boulder

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Chocolate Boulder 1 and the Negropolis above.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

Chocolate Boulder 1 and the Negropolis above. Photo by Blitzo.