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Noodle Rock

California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Desert Queen Mine
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Description

This formation is an extension of the Gold Dust Gulch located south of Poodle Rock. It can be recognized by multiple thin vertical dikes that run from top to bottom. The base of the formation is about 100' off the floor of the desert, about 50 yards before the stone dam.

Getting There

From the parking area follow the main trail to the descent into the main wash. Continue South past the Gold Nuggets and Poodle Rock, following the path of least resistence through the wash. About 250 yards past Poodle Rock turn left, and work your way to the base of the routes. If you get to the dam, you've gone too far.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 2
Houses in Motion
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 1
Listening Wind
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Houses in Motion
 2
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Listening Wind
 1
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad