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The Outback

California > Joshua Tree NP > Hidden Valley Area
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Description

Many excellent formations are to be found in this extensive area that generally has short easy approaches. Many classics are found in this area that's not far from the campground but feels like it is. Cracks, faces, mixed routes and even some sport climbs are here.

Additionally good bouldering is scattered throughout the area as are some local curiosities like The Hobbit Hole and The Iron Door Cave.

Getting There

The Outback is the large collection of formations that are found to the north of Hidden Valley Campground. They extend from near the Quail Springs Road (Steve Canyon) east towards Echo Cove (Peyote Cracks wall) and north to Dutzi Rock. 

Approaches vary but most are made via Hidden Valley Campground as this typically affords the shortest walk.

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One of Joshua Tree's most improbable moderate routes.<br>
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This arching joshua tree used to stand near the Peyote Cracks in the 1970s.<br>
It is now gone.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Photo] This arching joshua tree used to stand near the Peyote Cracks in the 1970s. It is now gone. Photo by Blitzo.
Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) in bloom, Joshua Tree NP
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Cool clouds in the Outback, Joshua Tree NP
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The Outback
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Mt. Dutzi, Joshua Tree NP
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Dutzi Rock, Joshua Tree NP
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Headed In to the Outback.
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An interesting Joshua Tree hiding somewhere in the Outback, Joshua Tree NP
[Hide Photo] An interesting Joshua Tree hiding somewhere in the Outback, Joshua Tree NP