This rock lies about 150 yards northwest of the Wonderland trail, just before it joins the larger trail running north-south. The routes are on decent rock and easily top roped.
Getting There
Park at Wonderland parking. Head up the Wonderland trail. For more complete information get "Rock Climbing Joshua Tree West" by Randy Vogel.
Top rope the face to the right of "Kodiak". This starts off the boulder/ledge, up and right from the start of Kodiak. The ledge can be accessed on the right. Grainy face climbing, but not too bad....[more]Browse More Classics in CA
The guide book states that this is a practically worthless rock, I disagree. It is a good spot to take beginners, good TR anchors at the top, solid rock (except maybe How Loose is your Goose) not to high, and fairly secluded. Once you are done here you can climb @ Mustang Wall or vice versa. Also Bear Island tends to be in the sun while Mustang wall is in the shade. Lots of cool bouldering around the area as well.
I agree that Bear Island is a nice place to go if you are looking to avoid the crowds and enjoy a lot of moderates. As mentioned, it's in the sun most of the day.
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