Rappel practice in Joshua Tree
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I’m looking for a nice wall to practice rappelling in Joshua Tree. My partner doesn’t climb but we’re getting into canyoneering. I’d like to find a tall wall with easy walk-up and nice top rope anchor set back from the edge, with good shade and a short approach from the car. Would love to hear any suggestions! |
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Thin Wall comes to mind, although it is usually quite busy on weekends. Also the south side of Echo cove has a few routes with bolted anchors, shade, and an easy walk up. Most walls with easy walk ups don't have nice bolted rap anchors in Josh. |
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The Eye is easy to approach and is in the shade until late in the day and it's a steep rappell as well. |
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William Leventhalwrote: No bolted anchor though. |
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There's a bolted anchor a little backed up from the edge on Spaghetti and Chili near the Eye on Cyclops. That would probably work for you. No rap rings though so you'll have to build a quad or something and go back up to get it. |
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There’s rap rings on Cyclops Rock unless they’ve been cut. If you are looking through The Eye at Hidden Valley Campground they are off to the left. |
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Rap bolters are weak has an easily accessible bolted anchor. |




