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BETA PHOTO: The Tusk, Joshua Tree NP

Description 

The Tusk is a prominent 50' tower of good quality rock sitting atop a rubble pile just inside the Park entrance. Despite it's small size there are lots of routes on the formation and a good half day can be had here close to the car. Be aware that the exposed nature of the formation makes this a poor choice if windy. Despite the all-bolted nature of the climbs there are no fixed anchors. An easy downclimb off the northeast side is the descent.

Getting There 

Park in a large pullout with an exhibit 0.5 miles south of the Park entrance and hike 200 meters to the formation which sits atop a small rubble pile; the easiest path through the boulders at the base is by heading for the southwest corner of the formation. Allow 5 minutes for this casual approach.

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Black Rhino 5.9+  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : The Tusk

Climbs the left side of the south face past 4 bolts on good edges with a directional bolt at the top. Gear belay and short downclimb off the back....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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BETA PHOTO: South face of The Tusk showing (l-r) Black Rhino (...	Tusk-Spring. Photo by Blitzo.	Mojave Yucca and The Tusk. Photo by Blitzo.