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Split Boulder Rock Climbing

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Routes in Split Boulder

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	Bald Dog S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Chute the Moon S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Dirty Pinch T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	3,000 ft
GPS:	34.088, -116.1535 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on May 17, 2011
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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

This large dark-colored boulder has over the ages cracked wide open and is home to two known routes - Chute the Moon (5.6) a fun slab route up nice dark rock inside the split and the Dirty Pinch (5.11a) a steeper affair up the outer side of the boulder.

Getting There

Hike south from the vicinity of the Short Wall where you'll run into a major wash issuing from Johnson Canyon. Stay high and to the right on the approach aiming for the obvious large Split Boulder which comes into view midway along the approach. The approach time is about 10-15 minutes.