Split Rocks

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Description 

Split Rocks is named for the large split rock (go figure) immediately north of the parking area. Please do not climb on Split Rock proper.

The two most popular areas in this part of the park are Future Games Rock and Isles In The Sky. Must-do routes here include the slightly overhanging Bird Of Fire (5.10a) and the unique Rubicon (5.10d). The Future Games Area has several nice lines, notably Invisibility Lessons (5.9), Continuum (5.8+), and The Bendix Claws (5.11a). The somewhat off-the-beaten-path Isles Corridor hosts a handful of fun cracks with not so memorable names, while the Cling or Fling Corridor offers a few cool steep sport routes.

Getting There 

The Split Rocks Area is located just beyond Jumbo Rocks Campground along main road. Driving east, turn left (north) 1.2 miles past Jumbo, and park at the end of the cul-de-sac.

The Classics

Featured Route For Split Rocks

Morongo Man 5.11c  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Morongo Man Cliffs

This is a superb big roof crack, with wide hand jamming at the crux, a great climb. Start up a less than vertical crack and climb up to the roof. You can use the wall for a while as you climb under the roof, but then you need to cut loose and do some upside down jamming until the angle eases to vertical. It's difficult to let go and place protection on the crux, but there is nothing but air to hit if you fall. This climb gets morning sun....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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Split Rock. Photo by Blitzo.	A cool looking boulder near Split Rock. Photo by B...	Claret Cup. Photo by Blitzo.
BETA PHOTO: Split Rocks Overhead	Future Games Rock, Frigid Tower and West Tiers. Ph...	Caterpillar in cocoon near Split Rocks, JTNP.
BETA PHOTO: View from the road	BETA PHOTO: Split Rocks Area from entirely different view