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Pac Man Rock

California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Geology Tour Rd > E Virgin Islands
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Description

A small formation with the classic The Marathon Crack (5.12a), a choice splitter and Ship Wrecked (V6), the same splitter on the back side of the formation. It's far enough from the car to feel remote and high enough on the hillside to afford a nice view of the surrounding area.

Getting There

This is the small dome on the hillside southeast of Dental Dome. While it is one of the furthest formations from the car it is well worth the walk both for the quality of the climbs and the solitude; plan on a 45 minute hike from the car.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1
Wind Sprint
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
 1
Flakes of Grasp
Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 3
The Marathon Crack
Trad
V6 7A
 1
Ship Wrecked
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Wind Sprint
 1
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Flakes of Grasp
 1
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R Trad
The Marathon Crack
 3
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
Ship Wrecked
 1
V6 7A Boulder

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East Virgin Islands - Pac Man Rock north face.  Marathon Crack is the thin crack.
[Hide Photo] East Virgin Islands - Pac Man Rock north face. Marathon Crack is the thin crack.