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Poon Dome Rock Climbing

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Routes in Poon Dome

L › R R › L A › Z

	Astronauts Drink It, The S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Poon T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Push the Bush S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Spoonful T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Tang T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R

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Elevation:	4,261 ft	1,299 m
GPS:	34.0197, -116.17479 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 is the next rock, to the south of The Cathouse. The climbing is on a low-angle slab on the southwest side.
The routes are run-out.

Getting There

Park in the turn-out, just past The Milestone. Head southwest to the to the boulder gully between The Cathouse and Poon Tang Rock.
Follow this to a notch beneath The Cathouse Left Side and contour around, left, to the base of the slab.

You can also approach via the valley that runs north from the Real Hidden Valley Loop Trail past the Brown Wall, Lower and Upper Cow walls, etc. but you end up boulder hopping up to the base of the wall. Not awful, but the Cathouse approach is much more efficient.