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Ken Black Memorial Dome Rock Climbing

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Routes in Ken Black Memorial Dome

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	Blackheads T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Blackheart T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Blackjack S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Blackout T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Chicken Mechanics T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fryer Flyers T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Holiday In The Sun T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Lewis Black T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	My Friends Treat Me Like a Mushroom T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pacific Avenue Dorm T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pacific Heights T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Pitch Black T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Poultry Pilots T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Powdered Toast Man T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13

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Elevation:	4,151 ft	1,265 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/…

Description

This is a rather large formation. Unlike many walls that face northeast (i.e. very little sun on winter mornings), the main wall on this rock faces mostly east, giving direct morning sun. The rock quality is good, and the routes are generally worth doing. It is named after a colorful character who liked to climb at JT.

Getting There

It is just west of the road, and just southeast of Left Hand of Darkness. Its a few hundred yards past the turnoff to Lost Horse Ranger Station.

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ken Black Memorial Dome

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 17 ● Pacific Avenue Dorm Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Pitch Black Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 25 ● Chicken Mechanics Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 49 ● Blackjack Sport