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Elevation: 4,400 ft
GPS: 34.02244, -116.06147
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Superb sport and trad climbs are found on this formation that sits high on a ridge on the eastern edge of the Desert Queen Mine area. Most of the climbs are west or north facing and remain shaded during the morning / early afternoon. 

 Excellent sport climbs include I Have The Touch (5.12b) and Sensory Deprivation (5.12b). 

Petrodynamics (5.10d) and Tiers For Fears (5.10d R) are among the best trad climbs.

Getting There Suggest change

One approach to this area that doesn't involve driving on dirt roads is to park at the Split Rocks area and take the developed trail that goes to the Morongo Man Cliffs. The trail continues to the top of the ridge and then continues north. You will pass old mining tunnels and tailings before reaching a miner's cabin at the base of Fraggle Rock.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Fraggle Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
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Tiers for Fears
Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 7
Petrodynamics (aka Gigantor)
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 4
I Have The Touch
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Tiers for Fears
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R Trad
Petrodynamics (aka Gigantor)
 7
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
I Have The Touch
 4
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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