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Manx Boulders Climbing

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Areas in Manx Boulders

Manx Boulders - Northwest Face 0 / 0 / 0 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Manx Boulders - Southeast Face 0 / 0 / 0 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	4,193 ft	1,278 m
GPS:	34.01425, -116.15816 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

The Manx Boulders are two oblong boulders separated by a narrow chimney/gap with close to 20 problems ranging from V-easy to V4 on their west and east faces.

Due to it's proximity to Hidden Valley Campground, and the fact that the bulk of the problems here are rated V2 and under, this is a popular spot to boulder - so don't be surprised if you're not alone here.

Some of the better problems here include The Boxer Problem (V2), Out of Touch (V2), Undertow (V3) and Off Camber (V4).

Getting There

Starting from the vicinity of Hidden Valley Campground follow a trail past the south end of Cyclops Rock and then continue to the backside where you'll find these boulders sitting alone; an alternate approach leads past Pigpen.

The approach from Hidden Valley takes 5-10 minutes.

19 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Manx Boulders

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

V0- 4- 120 ● Thingamajig Boulder Manx Boulders - South…
V1 5 59 ● Scuttlebutt Boulder Manx Boulders - North…
V1 5 13 ● Thingamajump Boulder Manx Boulders - South…
V2 5+ 162 ● The Boxer Problem Boulder Manx Boulders - North…
V2+ 5+ 35 ● Out of Touch Boulder Manx Boulders - North…
V3 6A 103 ● Undertow Boulder Manx Boulders - North…
V3 6A 18 ● Meat Substitute Boulder Manx Boulders - South…
V4 6B 46 ● Off Camber Boulder Manx Boulders - North…