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Intersection Rock

Submitted By: Mike Morley on Jun 17, 2002
Administrators: Chris Miller, Adam Stackhouse
Latitude: 34.0148  Longitude: -116.1630 
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Description 

Intersection Rock lies at the crossroads of Quail Springs Road and Hidden Valley Campground. Note that the road has been re-routed to the south side of the formation, which has led to some confusion with first-time visitors trying to mesh guidebook descriptions to locate the routes.

Tony Bubb: "On Intersection Rock, there are three main cracks running diagonally up and left from the base. These are visible from the North side (from the Hidden Valley Campground) and are called, from right to left, Right Ski Track (Upper and Lower), Left Ski Track, and Half Track These are plainly visible in the attached photograph."

At 5.3, Upper Right Ski Track is a rare starred beginner route.

In the 5.6 - 5.8 range, Mike's Books is a fun 2-pitch route (2nd pitch a bit wide). Overhang Bypass (5.7) is a fantastic variation to North Overhang (5.9) - both classics. The Flake (5.8) is another must do.

Lower Right Ski Track (5.10b) and Left Ski Track (5.11a) will help to keep your ego in check.


Getting There 

If driving from the Park's West Entrance, park at the newly constructed parking area at Hidden Valley Campground. All routes are easily accessed from here.



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Intersection Rock - North Face

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock - North Face

Intersection Rock - West Face

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock - West Face

Intersection Rock - East Face

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock - East Face

Intersection Rock/Ski Track NE Face

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock/Ski Track NE Face

Intersection Rock-South West Face.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock-South West Face.
Photo by Blitzo...


intersection rock at sunset

intersection rock at sunset

My fiancee setting up the belay for the Right Ski Track. This picture was taken in August and it was about 94 degrees, and about 10 degrees cooler in the shade not a bad day.

My fiancee setting up the belay for the Right Ski ...

Intersection Rock-East Face.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

BETA PHOTO: Intersection Rock-East Face.
Photo by Blitzo.


Intersection Rock-East Face.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Intersection Rock-East Face.
Photo by Blitzo.


From the right angle, the North end of Intersection Rock strongly resembles the skull of a gorilla or perhaps some primitive hominid. The gathering storm and wind somehow added to this effect. Photo by Tony Bubb 1/04.

From the right angle, the North end of Intersectio...

Joshua Tree detail.

Joshua Tree detail.

Gettin' down in the desert, Joshua Tree.

Gettin' down in the desert, Joshua Tree.

Climbers on Intersection Rock, Joshua Tree.

Climbers on Intersection Rock, Joshua Tree.

Climbers on "Shoveling-Cole".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Climbers on "Shoveling-Cole".
Photo by Blitzo.


Blooming cactus with Intersection Rock in the background.  April 08.

Blooming cactus with Intersection Rock in the back...

South face, Intersection Rock, April 08.

South face, Intersection Rock, April 08.

Midway up Intersection Rock with Turtle Rock in the background.

Midway up Intersection Rock with Turtle Rock in th...

Jodi Levine performs a sunset salutation atop Intersection Rock.

Jodi Levine performs a sunset salutation atop Inte...

Intersection is a great place for a picnic too....<br />1980???  The rangers used the lowering of the rogue picnic table as a rescue exercise.... they dropped it from about mid-height.

Intersection is a great place for a picnic too.......

Intersection Rock from Parking Lot

Intersection Rock from Parking Lot


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By Russ Walling
From: www.FishProducts.com
Feb 25, 2007

I rapped today 2/25/07 from the bolts above the Right Ski Track area.... you know, the ones at the top of North Overhang.... I took one of the bolts out with my fingers. And I mean "out", and then screwed it back in. YMMV

By Matthew Fienup
Administrator
From: Ventura, CA
Jun 3, 2008

As of May 30, 2008, this bolt is still loose enough to remove with your fingers. My partner's eyes popped out of his head when I handed him the bolt.