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Melon Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Melon Boulder

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	Classic Melon V3 6A
	Enter the Melon V1 5
	Melon Baller, The V-easy 3 PG13
	Melonizer V1 5
	Mini-Melon V1 5

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.01773, -116.1723 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Nov 2, 2009 · Updates
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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

Tucked away in a quiet canyon that's relatively close to the road is this nice boulder with a handful of quality problems from V-easy to V3 with Enter the Melon (V1) and Classic Melon (V3) being the best.

Getting There

Park in the paved pullout just past The Milepost which is about .25 miles past the large Hemingway lot. Hike west from the car following a signed trail and then veer left (south) following an old road into the canyon behind the roadside crags. Aim for the right side of the canyon where you'll find the boulder just behind a large pine tree. The approach takes 10-15 minutes.