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Stonehenge Boulders Climbing

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Areas in Stonehenge Boulders

Almost a Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Black Lichen Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Hoi Polloi Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Maverick Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Mushroom Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Picture Gallery, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Picture Perfect Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Seven Grain Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Small World Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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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

The Stonehenge Boulders is a collection of sizeable blocks scattered across the desert floor equidistant from Cap Rock and Ryan Campground and a short distance to the south from the roadside Fry Boulders.

An extensive circuit of 50+ problems up to V7 is found here with most being in the V2 and under range making this a great place for some easier bouldering. Notable problems here include the aptly named Picture Perfect (V1), the tall slab of Foot Fetish (V1+) and the crimpy Picture Perfect (sit) (V5).

Getting There

The Stonehenge Boulders are best reached by following the loop "nature trail" which starts from the Cap Rock parking area and then breaking off to the southwest from the Pumping Monzonite Boulder along a well-worn trail. The approach takes about 10 minutes from the parking area.

Another option is to approach from the west side of Ryan Campground near Flight Attendant Rock, which takes about 10 minutes as well.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Stonehenge Boulders

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

V-easy 3 26 ● Small World Boulder Small World Boulder
V0 4 20 ● Maverick Boulder Maverick Boulder
V0 4 10 ● Renegade Boulder Maverick Boulder
V1 5 21 ● Joker Boulder Black Lichen Boulder
V1 5 58 ● Picture Perfect Boulder Picture Perfect Boulder
V1 5 22 ● Seven Grain Arete Boulder Seven Grain Boulder
V2 5+ 21 ● Foot Fetish Boulder Hoi Polloi Boulder
V2 5+ 34 ● Prince Hoi Boulder Hoi Polloi Boulder
V2 5+ 11 ● Whole Grain Goodness Boulder Seven Grain Boulder
V5 6C 18 ● Picture Perfect (sit) Boulder Picture Perfect Boulder
V6 7A 5 ● Prince Fari Boulder Hoi Polloi Boulder
V7 7A+ 9 ● Palm-o-Granite Boulder Black Lichen Boulder
V8 7B 28 ● Finger Fetish Boulder Hoi Polloi Boulder