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Wonderland Valley

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Description

The Wonderland Valley is a huge open area that is home to a wealth of quality climbs, which means that despite the hike involved you will no doubt run into others, particularly on busy weekends.

Because of the size of the area it has been broken into two separate sections:

East Wonderland Valley - Home to The Astro Domes, Foolproof Tower and Lenticular Dome and more.

West Wonderland Valley - Home to Freak Brothers Dome, Surprise Rock and The Red Obelisk and more.

Getting There

Approach via the South Wonderland Approach, and not long after passing The Creature the Foolproof Tower will come into view on your left - this is the Wonderland Valley. Please see the individual crags for more detailed approach information and plan on 35 minutes to 1 hour for the approach depending upon the crag chosen.

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Peter Croft starting Figures.<br>
Photo by Bob Gaines.
[Hide Photo] Peter Croft starting Figures. Photo by Bob Gaines.
Darin leading the 2nd pitch. April, 2006.
[Hide Photo] Darin leading the 2nd pitch. April, 2006.
If you only came to Wonderland for the climbing, you're missing half of the experience.  A natural garden of prickly pear, nolina, buckwheat, and creosote bushes awaits the desert botanist.  The hike in might be the best part.
[Hide Photo] If you only came to Wonderland for the climbing, you're missing half of the experience. A natural garden of prickly pear, nolina, buckwheat, and creosote bushes awaits the desert botanist. The hi…
Wonderland Valley and Astro Domes.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Photo] Wonderland Valley and Astro Domes. Photo by Blitzo.