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The Tusk

Submitted By: Chris Miller on Feb 17, 2006
Administrators: Chris Miller, Adam Stackhouse
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BETA PHOTO: The Tusk as seen on the approach.


Description 

The Tusk is a prominent 50' tower of good quality rock sitting atop a rubble pile just inside the Park entrance. Despite it's small size there are lots of routes on the formation and a good half day can be had here close to the car. Be aware that the exposed nature of the formation makes this a poor choice if windy. Despite the all-bolted nature of the climbs there are no fixed anchors. An easy downclimb off the northeast side is the descent.


Getting There 

Park in a large pullout with an exhibit 0.5 miles south of the Park entrance and hike 200 meters to the formation which sits atop a small rubble pile; the easiest path through the boulders at the base is by heading for the southwest corner of the formation. Allow 5 minutes for this casual approach.



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South face of The Tusk showing (l-r) Black Rhino (5.9+), Endangered Species (5.10c) & Poaching Ivory (5.11b).

BETA PHOTO: South face of The Tusk showing (l-r) Black Rhino (...

Tusk-Spring.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Tusk-Spring.
Photo by Blitzo.


Mojave Yucca and The Tusk.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Mojave Yucca and The Tusk.
Photo by Blitzo.