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The Asteroid Boulder Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Asteroid Boulder

L › R R › L A › Z

	Ceres V-easy 3
	Face Off V2 5+
	Juno V-easy 3
	Mighty Dog V7 7A+
	Nebula V-easy 3
	Optigrip V3 6A
	Peabrain V4 6B
	Pioneer V-easy 3
	Retro V0 4
	Ultraviolet V2 5+
	Voyager V2 5+

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Elevation:	4,200 ft
GPS:	34.01197, -116.15127 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Just east of the striking Asteroid Crack (5.12d) is this huge boulder with an extensive collection of quality problems from V-easy to V10. Standouts here include the balancy and technical Face Off (V2), as well as the twin seams of Optigrip (V3) and Peabrain (V4). A conveninent and easy walk-off exists on the far left side of the west face just left of the problem Retro (V0).

Getting There

Hike about 500 meters east from the Manx Boulders following a sandy wash, pass the Little Big Horn Boulder and continue on another 500 meters or so further east until you reach the obvious boulder which sits just southeast of the obvious Asteroid Crack.