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Wilted Flower Children
5.8,
Trad, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.2 from 66
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FA: Todd Swain, Allen Steck & Dick Erbst, November 1989
California
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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
Start about 25 feet to the right of Popular Mechanics in an alcove. Climb a short chimney, then continue up the awkward hand crack above to a terrace. Rappel with one rope from an anchor.
The route name comes from a review of an Allen Steck and Steve Roper story. The reviewer called them "Wilted Flower Children" due to their advanced ages!
Location
Start about 25 feet to the right of Popular Mechanics in an alcove at the base of a chimney.
Protection
Gear to 2", bolt rappel anchor at top.
![Coming down from the top of Wilted Flower Children.]()
[Hide Photo] Coming down from the top of Wilted Flower Children.
![Wilted Flower Child follows the chimney for the first 15' before moving up to the hands/ tight hands crack at the top.]()
[Hide Photo] Wilted Flower Child follows the chimney for the first 15' before moving up to the hands/ tight hands crack at the top.
![NPG taking a rest at the top of the chimney on Wilted Flower Children.]()
[Hide Photo] NPG taking a rest at the top of the chimney on Wilted Flower Children.
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