Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Split Tail

5.9, Sport, 100 ft (30 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Rattlesnake Canyon > Pyramid
Warning Access Issue: Seasonal Golden Eagle Closures DetailsDrop down
Warning Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures DetailsDrop down

Description

Up on the Hillside north of Love Comes in Spurts Boulder, is Splittail, a 2 pitch route. Pitch one goes up a steep slab past 3 bolts (5.8) to a 2 bolt anchor on a ledge. Pitch two goes up a slab past 4 bolts to a 2 bolt rap station. The boulder moves off the ledge at the start of pitch two is the crux. This climb is really not on the Pyramid, but a ways to the right, before the Pyramid.

Location

Sort up across the from the Love Comes in Spurts Boulder, up on the right.

Protection

I believe it's all bolted, both pitches.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Rhesa Ashbacher on pitch 2 of Split Tail.
[Hide Photo] Rhesa Ashbacher on pitch 2 of Split Tail.
Tucker Tech on pitch one of Split Tail
[Hide Photo] Tucker Tech on pitch one of Split Tail