PRINT: Climb Neoflange, Joshua Tree National Park

Neoflange

V4 R, Boulder, 35 ft (11 m),

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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/…

Access Issue: Permanent Closure Details

As of Spring 2012, JTNP has mandated a permanent closure to climbing at Shipwreck Boulder

Description

Start left of Turboflange and lieback the obvious right-slanting arete (or jump) to high edges that get larger and then turn the lip to finish on the upper slab (5.7) which although easy is quite high off the deck. Easy descent by heading right (west) and down the adjacent boulder.

Location

Left side of the northeast face and just left of Turboflange.

Protection

pads, spotters

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Shipwreck Boulder (Northeast Face) topo, Joshua Tree NP