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Star Wars Rock

California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Geology Tour Rd > Virgin Islands Area
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Description

Star Wars Rock is a large formation sitting on the northern end of the Virgin Isles that's visible from the road on the drive in. 

Easily reached by a short hike it features several good crack routes on it's west face - Thumbs Down Left (5.9), Light Sabre (5.10b) and Cedric's Deep Sea Fish Market (5.10d), as well as Walking on the Moon (5.12a) an excellent route that features mostly face climb up the steep face right of Light Sabre.

Getting There

Park in a turnout about 4.5 miles down the Geology Tour Road near the northern end of the Virgin Isles.

 Hike east from the parking area passing along the north end of the Diamond Clump where Star Wars Rock will come into view with it's impressive, overhanging south face.

  •  The approach takes 20-30 minutes to reach the base of the routes.

Routes from Left to Right

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Leading the unique and awesome Between A Rock And A Hard Place.  Photo by Andre.  Dec 2013.
[Hide Photo] Leading the unique and awesome Between A Rock And A Hard Place. Photo by Andre. Dec 2013.
Time to leave the stem and crank.
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Busy day on Star Wars Rock.
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Star Wars Rock showing the easiest scramble to the base, Joshua Tree NP
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Hiking out to Star Wars Rock, Joshua Tree NP
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Golden hour at Star Wars Rock, Joshua Tree NP
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Matt at the top of Dragon Scales (5.11 TR), Joshua Tree NP
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Star Wars Rock.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.
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