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Hemingway Boulders Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Hemingway Boulders

Hemingway Boulder-1 1

Hemingway Boulder-2 7

Hemingway Boulder-3 1

Hemingway Corridor 2

Oak Tree Boulder 3

Papa Boulder 8

Two Face Skull 3

Undertaker Boulder 1

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Elevation:	4,130 ft	1,259 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

The Hemingway Boulders is the name given the collection of boulders scattered across the desert floor down and left from Hemingway Buttress.

Several dozen problems have been done here ranging from V-easy to V5 with the majority in the V2 and under range. The short approach, quality rock and fun problems in this area make it an ideal spot for a few hours or more.

Getting There

Park at the large paved lot for Hemingway Buttress and follow the marked trail across the desert towards the wall. Make a left at a side trail when near the base of Hemingway which leads to the boulders.

The approach takes roughly 5 minutes from the parking area.

26 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Hemingway Boulders

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

V0- 4- 20 ● Lost Generation Boulder Papa Boulder
V0+ 4+ 10 ● The Undertaker Boulder Undertaker Boulder
V0+ 4+ 7 ● Islands in the Stream Boulder Papa Boulder
V1 5 13 ● The Snows of Kilimanjaro Boulder Papa Boulder
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a V-easy 3 8 ● Hemingway Block Boulder Hemingway Boulder-1