All Locations > California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Desert Queen Mine

Scary Tree Pinnacles Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Scary Tree Pinnacles

L › R R › L A › Z

Deceit T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

GPS:	34.02089, -116.06989 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	1,681 total · 9/month
Shared By:	Donno on May 6, 2009 · Updates
Admins:	Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest Page Updates (admin only)

See Weather Forecast

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/…

Description

The Scary Tree Pinnacles are located on the plateau east of Gold Dust Gulch, directly above Poodle Rock. The "pinnacles" are a dark brown/black color, and the routes are on the western faces (facing the Gulch).

There are bolt anchors on both pinnacles with no chains. You can scramble off the pinnacles to the southeast.

Getting There

From the Desert Queen Mine parking area hike east and then down into the beautiful Gold Dust Gulch. Follow the river bed south past the Gold Nuggets on your left. Continue just 100' past the dam and turn left and head up onto the plateau, turning back north to walk along the top of the Gold Nuggets.
The Scary Tree Pinnacles (with said scary tree) are on your right.