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Black Lichen Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Black Lichen Boulder

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	Ace V0- 4-
	Deuce V-easy 3
	Grainline V1 5
	Joker V1 5
	One-Eyed Jack V-easy 3
	Palm-o-Granite V7 7A+

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GPS:	33.98603, -116.15961 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

This large boulder has a handful of decent problems from V-easy to V6 on it's heavily lichened north face and one forgettable and gritty problem on the south face. The easier problems tend to have bad landings while the harder ones are fairly high making a pad or spotters nice to have if you plan on pitching off.

Getting There

Located equidistant between the Hoi Polloi Boulder to the east and the problem Picture Perfect (V1) to the west and at the southern edge of a large open area.