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The Wastelands Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Areas in The Wastelands

Larry Flynt Boulders, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 12 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 12

Separate Boulders, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 33 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 33

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Elevation:	4,600 ft	1,402 m
GPS:	34.0441, -116.1061 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 is a collection of boulders scattered across the base of Queen Mountain which includes The Separate Boulders and The Larry Flynt Boulders. Problems here range from V-easy to V10 with the majority of problems in the V4 and under range.

Highlights here include The Mullet (V1), The Reacharound (V1 R), It's Da Oooze (V1+), Tinkerbell's Anus (V2), Whips, Chains and Lox (V3), Moral Wasteland (V3), Poker in the Front (V4) and Habanero (V4).

Getting There

From the parking circle hike north along the old road as it passes through some low hills, turns east and then meanders towards the base of Queen Mountain. Break off along a trail heading east and follow it to the various boulders. The approach takes 20-45 minutes.