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Little Bighorn Area Bouldering

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Areas in Little Bighorn Area

Anaconda Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Little Big Horn Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

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Elevation:	4,213 ft	1,284 m
GPS:	34.01367, -116.15468 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

A small collection of problems from V-easy to V6 are found here with rock quality ranging from okay to good.

Worth a stop on the way to or from the Asteroid Boulder Area or just to escape the crowds of nearby Hidden Valley CG.

Getting There

Starting from the Manx Boulders hike east 500 meters or so following a sandy wash where the Little Bighorn Area will come into view on the west side of the first sizable formation.

The Asteroid Belt Area is another 500 meters or so further east.

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Bighorn Area

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

V3 6A 10 ● Burning Sensation Boulder Little Big Horn Boulder
V3 6A 7 ● Sitting Bull Direct Boulder Little Big Horn Boulder
V4- 6B 8 ● The Smoke Detector Boulder Little Big Horn Boulder
V4- 6B 13 ● Sitting Bull Boulder Little Big Horn Boulder