Stirrup Tank
Stirrup Tank, so named because it's a natural depression that can hold water, is one of Joshua Tree National Park's many rock-climbing areas.
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Stirrup Tank Details
Stirrup Tank, so named because it's a natural depression that can hold water, is one of Joshua Tree National Park's many rock-climbing areas, and you can also hike across the backcountry to the remains of the Hexahedron Mine from here. Access is via a dirt road about a half-mile south of White Tank Campground, off Pinto Basin Road. At the end of the 1.5-mile road you can park just past the Stirrup Towers, which are granite spires offering moderately challenging routes for climbers.
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Nearby Parks Around Stirrup Tank
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Stirrup Tank
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1.8 mi away
White Tank Campground
White Tank is a quiet, small campground, located closest to the north entrance near Twentynine Palms.
1.8 mi away
Arch Rock Nature Trail
The easy Arch Rock Nature Trail weaves through large rock piles to the arch for which it is named.
1.9 mi away
Arch Rock
While perhaps not as big a draw as the arches in Arches National Park, Arch Rock is nonetheless a pretty spot.
3.0 mi away
Belle Campground
Belle Campground is closest to the north entrance from Twentynine Palms.
3.2 mi away
Split Rock
This easily recognizable rock, with a pronounced vertical split at its base, is at the north end of Split Rock parking area.
