Hall of Horrors

Beavertail in bloom. Photo by Blitzo.

Description 

Hall of Horrors is a set of NE/SW aligned rock corridors pretty much across the road from Saddle Rocks (ref. Walk On The Wild Side route). The approach is flat and easy for most all routes in the Hall. Nestled in the corridors here are some classic routes on featured rock. A variety of climbing will be found as well, cracks, sport routes, and runout friction.

Getting There 

Hall of Horrors is located on the northwest side of the Sheep Pass Loop Road. It is the first prominent rock area encountered on your lefthand side when driving from Ryan Campground toward Twentynine Palms. A prominent parking area with a porta-toidy (usually) on the left.

The Classics

Featured Route For Hall of Horrors

Exorcist 5.10a  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Hall of Horrors - East Wall...

This classic Josh route is on the backside (west-facing) of the rock facing the road. The climb is roughly in the middle of the rock and starts off a ledge in a recessed area. Thin jams/liebacking up a smooth, thin crack characterize the start which protects well with wires and small cams. The crack ends and turns to face climbing past a bolt which protects to the top. Rap from anchors on the ledge above with one rope. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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Horror Rocks. Photo by Blitzo.	Belaying up the second as the sun sets from the to...	Horror Rocks Northwest side. Photo by Blitzo.
BETA PHOTO: Right side West Face of the East Wall. Climber on...	Free soloist. Photo by Blitzo.