A rock climbing are with more than 350 climbs from easy to extremely difficult scattered across a prehistoric-looking landscape near Barstow. Located in the high desert, the climbing season runs from fall through spring. Although winter days can be cold, many routes are still climbable and pleasant in the sun. The climbing is on an unusual metamorphic rock of volcanic origin that is weathered into an amazing array of formations offering a variety of holds - edges, crimps, jugs, pockets, huecos, and underclings. The climbing tends to be steep and varied, and many routes require both strength and technique.
Nearest town or city: | Barstow |
Directions: | From I-15, exit Barstow Rd. (Hwy 247). Take Hwy 247 South for about 15 miles. Turn right(west) onto an unnamed dirt road at mile marker 63.0. Follow this road for 1.0 miles, then bear left and follow the road for 0.6 miles to the main parking area. |
GPS Coordinates: | 34.66627, -116.97838 |
Access Issues: | None - BLM acreage |
Camping: | Free - Bring your own water |
When to Climb: | Autumn, Spring, Winter |