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Submitted By: C Miller on Mar 13, 2013

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Hidden Crack Alcove, Joshua Tree NP

Description 

Hidden from view but close to the road amongst some boulders is Hidden Crack (V3), a nice thin-to-hand crack which faces north.


Getting There 

Approach as for The Shark Fin and then head right (south) to an inobvious cluster of boulders forming a narrow alcove.


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Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Hidden Crack Alcove:
Hidden Crack   V3     Boulder, 15 feet   
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Hidden Crack (V3), Joshua Tree NP

Hidden Crack V3  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Hidden Crack Alcove
SDS in a mini right-facing corner with tight fingers and punch it up over the bulge where the crack opens to hands and gradually better feet. Descend by easy downclimbing off the backside then circle back around to the base.A standing start can be done at a much easier grade (V0+ or so); however you climb this the rock is a little rough so tape is not a bad idea,. * Incorrectly called Shark's Fin Crack in the latest edition of the JT Bouldering Guide....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA