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BETA PHOTO: Campfire Crag-North Face.
Photo by Blitzo.

Description 

This is the steeper and more impressive side of Campfire Crag with darker (i.e. better) rock than the south side, but it still has some pretty bad routes on it too - so be warned. Easily reached by a short hike around the east end of the formation, this is the place to go when it's a bit warmer, as it is shady most of the day.

Recommended routes here include the lower portion of Campfire Girl (5.8+), Bonfire (5.11b), Presupposition (5.11d R), Datura (5.12a/b R) and Inferno (5.12c).

Getting There 

Make a right (if driving into Indian Cove) at the intersection just past Pixie Rock and park in any of several spots near the south face of the formation. A 2-3 minute hike around the right side of the south face reaches the north face.

The Classics

Featured Route For Campfire Crag - North Face

Presupposition 5.11d PG13  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Campfire Crag - North Face

Thin cracks/seams lead up the steep face which requires technical movement and the ability to hang out and fiddle in small gear (wires work quite well). The quality moves, good rock quality and lack of traffic earn this three stars out of five....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA