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Emerald City.
Photo by Blitzo.

Description 

This is the very attractive brown wall with several excellent crack and face lines. Hidden from view until almost at the base, this is a crag well worth seeking out. Despite many of the climbs receiving multiple stars in various guidebooks, this is still a place where you won't see many people.

Getting There 

Hike up the main wash from the northern parking area and make a left up the second gully on the left at some giant boulders (the Poppie Field Boulders). Wander up a trail along the right edge of the boulders and continue upward until leveling out into a flat valley. Emerald City is the attractive west-facing wall on the hillside to your left. The approach takes about 45 minutes.

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The Rattler 5.10c  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Emerald City

This is the attractive crack that splits the left side of the wall and passes through a flared section midway up. A must do route if in the area, this features steep and clean jamming with great gear. One of the recommended crack lines in the area along with Baby Rattler and Snake Book. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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Emerald City and boulders below. Photo by Blitzo.	Lots of cat's claw on the approach. Photo by Blitz...	OZ Towers. Photo by Blitzo.
Emerald City late afternoon light. Photo by Blitzo...