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The Iron Meteorite (aka Kingpin Boulder) Climbing

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Iron Meteorite (aka Kingpin) V5 6C PG13

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Elevation:	4,294 ft
GPS:	34.00242, -116.14971 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Apr 11, 2013
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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

This large boulder doesn't look like much on the approach but when you circle around and get a glimpse of the west face it starts to look a lot more interesting. Two recorded problems on this huge block with Iron Meteorite (aka Kingpin) (V5) being the original and best problem here.