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South Wonderland Approach

California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland South
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Description

This area covers all of the crags that lie along the approach trail south of the Wonderland Valley.

Crags here include:

Ash Gordon Rock
Bankrupt Wall
The Creature
Cuddlebone Dome
Fire Me a Burger Rock
Mighty Mouse Rock
Previously Unreleased Material
Sergeant Rock

Getting There

Hike east from the parking area following an old road which forks - take the left fork heading north and pass the ruins of an old building - Uncle Willie's Health Food Store  

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 Make a left, enter a wash passing through some trees and then follow the wash as it turns right heading north. The trail stays mainly in the wash but there are times when it is easier to stay above the wash. 

  • The approach from the car takes about 15 - 30 minutes.

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Wonderland of rocks
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Frank Bentwood at the crux.
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Hungry rocks!
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Cuddlebone Dome and The Creature.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Photo] Cuddlebone Dome and The Creature. Photo by Blitzo.