Climbing Near Mecca, California

"From where you are standing, the Colorado Desert reaches up rugged, boulder strewn canyons into chaparral and pine forests. In these mountains, you may find stark, seemingly barren landscapes harboring lush oases or pinyon covered ridges affording endless vistas. Enjoy this land of extremes and beauty." Various Access points. Near the Boo Hoff trail in La Quinta you can walk in.

A beautiful, 80' long Granite cliff span. There are a few vertical problems, and the obvious classic traverse. Find your way to the Wilderness area access point just southwest of where the road first goes by lake Cahuilla. There are unmarked dirt roads by the neighborhoods there, a quarter mile or so before the kiosk entry. You need 4 wheel drive probably to get out in the sand. Park by the old fallen down sign that is quoted in the description for the main area. Follow the creek beds heading west until you pass the Boo Hoff Trail sign that connects to the loop. Instead of staying on Boo Hoff, follow the creekbed to the west (to the left). You should pass a few wilderness area signs. You will find the traverse around a bend in the creek about a mile up the bed, on the left.

The slopes and chasms surrounding Mount Martinez have endless hidden areas to explore. There are many boulders. Near Lake Cahuilla you can access some trails like Boo Hoff East, and find your way into the Wilderness area that surrounds the north side of Mount Martinez.