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Stem Gem Boulder Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Stem Gem Boulder

L › R R › L A › Z

	There Will Be Piss V2 5+
	Slam Dunk V3 6A
	Stem Gem V4 6B
	Stem Gem Mantle V5 6C

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.01716, -116.16368 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Oct 11, 2007 · Updates
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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 boulder has half a dozen or so problems ranging from V0 to V7, but the best one far and away is Stem Gem (V4), a classic which will test your flexibility with it's unique contortionist moves.

Getting There

Head east from the Day Use parking lot and then make a left (heading in a northerly direction) following a paved road which runs through the Campground. Continue just past the Triangle Boulder and then make a left into an open area - the boulder will be on your right facing towards the School Boulder.