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DescriptionThe south end of Echo Rock is a small area packed with some great routes in a relatively sheltered and sunny location - something to keep in mind on those cold and windy days. Getting TherePark in the large gravel lot north of Echo Tee, follow the marked trail past the south face of Echo Cove, and continue on until even with the south end of Echo Rock. From here make a left and work up through boulders to the base of the wall. Plan on about 10 minutes for the approach. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Echo Rock - South Face:
Pope's Crack 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet
British Airways 5.11a R Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Swept Away 5.11a Trad, 2 pitches, 170 feet
Featured Route For Echo Rock - South Face
Pope's Crack 5.9 CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Echo Rock - South Face
Pope's Crack is an extremely nice-looking vertical crack located on the south-facing portion of Echo Rock. It can be reached from the main Echo face by hiking right and around the formation with EBGB's on it. You can't miss it. Jam your way to the top of the crack. Climb up and to the right from there, to set up a belay in a crack above the belay for the British Airways (10c) route. Then scramble a short ways down to rap from the bolts at t...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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