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Queen Mountain Base Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Queen Mountain Base

Arctic Circle, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 14 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

Bighorn Pass Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 22 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 22

Wastelands, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 45 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 45

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Elevation:	4,600 ft
GPS:	34.0449, -116.1106 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Day use area Details

This is a Wilderness Area and open for day use only - no camping is allowed.

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

The Wastelands and The Arctic Circle lie scattered across the base of Queen Mountain and although separated by distance and rugged terrain both are easily visited in a day if motivated.

The rock here here varies considerably from light-colored and grainy at the The Arctic Circle to smooth and dark at The Wastelands which gives a taste of what the The Underground is all about.

Notable problems here include the Bounty Hunter Arete (V0+), The Mullet (V1), Intrusion Face (V1), The Reacharound (V1 R), It's Da Oooze (V1+), Survivalist (V2), Tinkerbell's Anus (V2), Particle Accelerator (V3), Moral Wasteland (V3), Whips, Chains and Lox (V3), Side Dish (V4), Poker in the Front (V4), Habanero (V4) and Anti-Matter (V5 R).

Getting There

Refer to the individual sub-areas for detailed approach information.

81 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Queen Mountain Base

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

V1 5 4 ● The Mullet Boulder Wastelands > Separate Boulders > Mullet Bloc
V2 5+ 4 ● Ring of Fire Boulder Wastelands > Separate Boulders > Habanero