Chimney Rock  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  3,376' Lat, Long:  34.4688, -117.0163 Map Page Views:  313. Good page?    Administrators:  M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Eddie Miro on Nov 19, 2012 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Closed due to Falcon Nesting MORE INFO >>> Chimney rock and all the area within 1/4 mile of it are closed due to the local Peregrine Falcon population. Closure takes effect first of April through August 15th. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: South Face

Description 

Huge crag just west of Lucerne Valley, CA. I've heard there are some established trad routes, but still looking for beta. Been working on a couple projects out there. If you have beta please post it.

"Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains culminated in the battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. Although the Indians defended themselves fiercely, they were forced to retreat into the desert. In the years following, the Indians' traditional mountain food gathering areas were lost to white encroachment.

- Chimney Rock Marker Text"

Getting There 

From Apple Valley take Bear Valley east to Hwy 18 and turn right. Follow Hwy 18 east for 5.8 miles and turn left onto High Rd, which is a dirt road. Follow it across the dry lake bed and pick one of the many dirt roads to get to the crag. If you pick the right route and are careful, a car can easily get to the base of it.

The Classics

Featured Route For Chimney Rock

Hubris Not H.A.G. (project) Easy 5th  CA : High Desert : Chimney Rock

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