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Stan McKnight
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May 10, 2017
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AZ
· Joined Jan 2013
· Points: 261
My wife and I may have a few extra hours near Joshua Tree on an upcoming trip. Are there any good boulders with some easier climbs (v0-v4) that don't require a long drive/ approach? We would be entering the park from the south entrance off the highway 10. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Michael Brady
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May 10, 2017
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Wenatchee, WA
· Joined Jul 2014
· Points: 1,316
There are an overwhelming amount of boulders that fit that description. With that said V0-V4 is Josh can be pretty on point so I would be ready to deal with that. I would consider at least perusing through a guidebook to come up with a general vicinity that you want to check out.
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nathanael
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May 10, 2017
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Riverside, CA
· Joined May 2011
· Points: 525
The heart of the climbing in the park is about an hour from the south entrance. If that's not too far, then yes, there's lots of easy boulder problems, most with minimal approach.
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Guy Keesee
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May 11, 2017
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Moorpark, CA
· Joined Mar 2008
· Points: 349
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Locker
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May 15, 2017
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Yucca Valley, CA
· Joined Oct 2002
· Points: 2,349
"It is quite a long drive from the south entrance of the Park to HVCG.... maybe 35-45 min driving." You must be PUSHING your vehicle, because it for damned sure doesn't take that long to drive in. (Unless there are a million cars in front of you) LOL!
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nathanael
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May 15, 2017
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Riverside, CA
· Joined May 2011
· Points: 525
Locker wrote:"It is quite a long drive from the south entrance of the Park to HVCG.... maybe 35-45 min driving." You must be PUSHING your vehicle, because it for damned sure doesn't take that long to drive in. (Unless there are a million cars in front of you) LOL! HVCG is like 50 miles from the 10... LOL!
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Guy Keesee
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May 15, 2017
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Moorpark, CA
· Joined Mar 2008
· Points: 349
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Fernando Cal
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May 18, 2017
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SLC, UT
· Joined Dec 2015
· Points: 25
Locker wrote:"It is quite a long drive from the south entrance of the Park to HVCG.... maybe 35-45 min driving." You must be PUSHING your vehicle, because it for damned sure doesn't take that long to drive in. (Unless there are a million cars in front of you) LOL! watch out for the tortoise!
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Fat Dad
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May 18, 2017
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Los Angeles, CA
· Joined Nov 2007
· Points: 60
You could also hit the Tram if you've got a little more time to kill. If you're wed on Josh, there's plenty around HVCG, the Outback or around Turtle Rock.
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Locker
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May 18, 2017
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Yucca Valley, CA
· Joined Oct 2002
· Points: 2,349
Frank, My sense of direction is second to none. That said, I was thinking of the West entrance. "Orleen, I'd like a large cup of DUH!"
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Guy Keesee
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May 19, 2017
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Moorpark, CA
· Joined Mar 2008
· Points: 349
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Locker
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May 19, 2017
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Yucca Valley, CA
· Joined Oct 2002
· Points: 2,349
"I understand retirement and the lack of stimulation" LOL!
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Brandt Allen
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May 19, 2017
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Joshua Tree, Cal
· Joined Jan 2004
· Points: 210
Locker wrote:Frank, My sense of direction is second to none. That's vey true. Around these parts he's known as "The Pathfinder."
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Locker
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May 19, 2017
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Yucca Valley, CA
· Joined Oct 2002
· Points: 2,349
^^^ And he is known as... "Jackhammer"
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