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The Tombstones

California > High Desert > Apple Valley Area > Horsemen's Center > Cemetery

Description

Short but very sweet, the Tombstones face east and get sun for half the day, with the exception of the left side, which is in shade early due to the lesser rock in front. 

The granite is coarse and holds the feet very well, which is good because most of the climbing is quite vertical on very thin edges! 

Home to a nice 5.7 crack (Total Darkness) which splits the formation down the center, the 5.9's on either side are pretty hard for the grade but the .10's are spot on - for the 5.10 leader, this is a great wall on which to spend some time, just start at one end and lead everything there. 

  • There are separate bolted chain anchors for every route.

Getting There

The Tombstones are easy to find, like all the major formations of the Cemetery. Follow the directions to the Cemetery and head left at the first opening. From this central point (looking east to the Evil Pillar) turn left and walk a short way to the corridor. The Tombstones is the short wall on the left.

Routes from Left to Right

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You know those resoles are fresh. Locker wishing he hadn't turned his hat around - somewhere in Apple Valley.
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Graffiti on the Tombstones.
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Chunky Monkey bites...
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Adam Paz on Beg to differ
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Kevin Mokracek
Burbank
[Hide Comment] What is the wall called on the backside of the Tombstone wall that has very featured black patina? Dec 17, 2022
[Hide Comment] Sounds like you might be thinking of The Pit? Feb 2, 2023