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Don Genaro Boulder Rock Climbing

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Hotpants S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c

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Elevation:	4,400 ft	1,341 m
GPS:	34.05085, -116.13405 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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, the companion boulder to the Don Juan Boulder (see Castaneda), is another enormous boulder which seems to draw climbers to it's steep, seemingly featureless sides. The boulder sits on a hillside below some cliffs (The Don Genaro Cliffs) which are good from afar but far from good.

Three routes have been done here - The Mexican Hat of Josh (5.11b), What is the Question (A2) and Hotpants (5.13b).

Getting There

Approach like The Cornerstone (Uncle Willie's approach past the Freak Brothers Dome and then east into the Wonderland Wash as it heads northeast) but make a right and head south for a short distance to the obvious formation on the hillside. The distinctive block of The Refrigerator is about 400 meters to the north.

The approach takes anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour from the parking area.