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Ayatollah Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Ayatollah Boulder

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	Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla, The V0- 4- R
	Estimated Prophet V-easy 3
	False Ayatollah V0 4 R
	Groovy V1 5

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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 boulder just southeast of the Sandy Wash Corridor which has but a handful of problems from V-easy to V0; there are a few other problems on nearby boulders which range from V1 to V7 as well.

The best problem here is the tall and committing False Ayatollah (V0) which takes a nice line up the tall west face just left of center.

To descend head right (south) to where the boulder is shortest and then make an easy jump across to an adjacent boulder.

Getting There

Approach as for the Sandy Wash Corridor but continue a little further on the "nature trail before heading east to this boulder which is visible from the trail.