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The Screaming Poodle

5.10c, Trad, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 23 votes
FA: Kevin Daniels 1994
California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > N Wonderland Ap… > Hidden Dome
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Description

Follow a moderate thin crack with face holds until you reach a bolt then powerful moves on very nice rock lead to the top.

Location

This is the route just left of Too Secret to Find on the northeast face of Hidden Dome. Descend 30 meter rappel from rappel anchor at top of climb.

Protection

Stoppers and small cams to 2", one bolt. Bolt anchor at top.

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dylan at the crux of screaming poodle - too secret to find immediately behind him
[Hide Photo] dylan at the crux of screaming poodle - too secret to find immediately behind him

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Tyler Williams
Flagstaff, AZ
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] Rock is somewhat questionable down low, although the moves are moderate and fun. The crux up high is powerful and on good rock. Mar 23, 2011
Tradiban
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] Starts pretty easy and grainy but gets good at the top for an exciting finish. I supplemented the bolt with a few micro pieces, a gray C3 I think. Feb 13, 2012
susan peplow
Joshua Tree
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] The top half makes this worthy of a TR if you're trying to tick the crag. Lower section is grainy, grungy and low quality. Top stuff is pretty fun and above the bolt more exciting than it looks from the ground. Worthy for the tick but would discourage the route as your objective. Nov 14, 2013
Phil Esra
 
[Hide Comment] Traverse in from the left to avoid the worst rock. The crack is pretty easy (5.9? easier?) and low angle, but the placements are sketchy because of the rock quality. Just don't fall. The moves are fun throughout. Dec 1, 2014
Matt Hagny
  5.10b/c R
[Hide Comment] From the last decent gear to the bolt is a bit runout (also the lower part, but the climbing there is easy). Runout above the bolt also, and the bolt is a buttonhead. Strong incentive not to fall ! Nov 25, 2017