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Isles in the Sky Rock Climbing

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Areas in Isles in the Sky

Hidden Corridor 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Isles Corridor 14 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

Isles in the Sky (Northeast Face) 15 / 5 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 23

Isles in the Sky (Southeast Face) 5 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.0045, -116.0584 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Mike Morley on Jun 19, 2002
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Isles In The Sky is the foreboding-looking formation southwest of the Split Rocks parking area. The slightly overhanging Bird Of Fire (5.10a) is the prime line here.

Northeast exposure makes this a good choice for late afternoon climbing on hot days.

Getting There

From the Split Rocks parking area, hike SW along trail for approximately 3/4 mile. The Isles in the Sky formation is the largest of the formations and lies west of Rubicon. Some 3rd/4th class scrambling is involved in getting to the large ledge at the base of the routes.

46 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Isles in the Sky

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 156 ● Nectar Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 10 ● Powder Puff Keg Stand Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 388 ● Dolphin Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 97 ● Dead Bees Sport Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 80 ● Grounder Trad Isles Corridor > Isles Corridor - Left…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 127 ● Crack 5 Trad Isles Corridor > Isles Corridor - Left…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 103 ● Rites of Spring Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 779 ● Bird of Fire Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 76 ● Crack 6 Trad Isles Corridor > Isles Corridor - Left…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● Moubit Trad Isles Corridor > Isles Corridor - Righ…
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 26 ● Naked and Afraid Sport Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 29 ● Wedlock Trad Hidden Corridor
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 9 ● Young Fire Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 17 ● Young Guns Trad Isles in the Sky (Nor…