Top Secret Tower Rock Climbing
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GPS: |
34.00215, -116.05898 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Dino Banco on Sep 7, 2006 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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/…
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
SW Exposure. Varied features with a flaring crack, a short dihedral, some bolted dike climbing and a bolted face up top. Good mix of grades. Something for everyone.
Getting There
Park at roadside display east of Jumbo Rocks cg. (see photo), Top Secret Tower is accessed by following a trail behind the display, through the notch (bushes and trees) then over the next knoll. It's just behind the cap rock shown in the approach photo directly above the display. Top Secret Tower is just beyond the Wedge area, and both are part of Cunning Rock. Across the trail to the southwest is Clever Rock. This trail between the formations goes down the hill to the NW face of Cunning Rock, before taking you to the back side of Isles in the Sky.
Classic Climbing Routes at Top Secret Tower
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Sun & Shade
Routes Mostly Face: Southwest
Sunny Roughly 12pm to 5pm
during high season
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