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Rappel practice in Joshua Tree

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Elliott Balsley · · 29 Palms, CA · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 35

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!

Sam Cieply · · Venice, CA · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 25

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.

William Leventhal · · Soul Cal · Joined Aug 2021 · Points: 32

The Eye is easy to approach and is in the shade until late in the day and it's a steep rappell as well. 

Sam Cieply · · Venice, CA · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 25
William Leventhal wrote:

The Eye is easy to approach and is in the shade until late in the day and it's a steep rappell as well. 

No bolted anchor though.

James Rivera · · San Diego, CA · Joined Dec 2018 · Points: 46

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.

Alex G · · SoCal · Joined Sep 2021 · Points: 0

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.

cole C · · california · Joined Apr 2022 · Points: 72

Rap bolters are weak has an easily accessible bolted anchor. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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