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BETA PHOTO: Hidden Tower, Joshua Tree NP.

Description 

This 80' tower is identified by 2 prominent cracks on its northeast face. The right crack is Sail Away, one of the best routes in the Park for the grade. Just left is Wild Wind, another fun moderate with an exciting traverse. Three other routes are listed in Vogel's guidebook but rarely climbed.

This is a popular area. Count on waiting in line and be courteous of others. NOT recommended for large groups.

Getting There 

Approach #1: From Real Hidden Valley parking lot, hike north along trail to "T", turn right, and follow Nature Loop trail past Sports Challenge Rock. Cut northeast and Hidden Tower will be on your right.

Approach #2: From Hidden Valley Campground, hike Quail Springs Road west for a few hundred yards. Look for faint trail past Slump Rock heading south. Follow trail to Hidden Tower.

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Sail Away 5.8-  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Hidden Tower

Climb perfect hand and finger crack that virtually eats gear. 10' from the summit, move 6' left across face to flake and continue to top. Multi-bolt anchor. Single rope rappel to ground....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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Hidden Tower. Photo by Blitzo.

Climbers top-roping Wild Wind and Sail Away