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Pinhead Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Pinhead Boulder

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	Holenoid (aka The Grundle from Down Under) V0+ 4+
	Holenoid Right Side V1- 5-
	Paddler V-easy 3
	Pinhead 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c V0 4
	Pinhead Traverse 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c V-easy 3
	Zippy the Pinhead V0+ 4+

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.01999, -116.16161 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

This boulder, named for the striking and popular Pinhead (V0), which sees lots of traffic, also has a handful of other problems in the 5.8 to V2 range.

Getting There

Walk 100 yards north from the northern apex of the eastern loop following a well-defined trail. The boulder will be obvious with it's thin crack splitting the west face.

6 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pinhead Boulder

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

V0+ 4+ 145 ● Holenoid (aka The Grundle from D… Boulder
V0+ 4+ 82 ● Zippy the Pinhead Boulder
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c V0 4 337 ● Pinhead Boulder