Towers of Uncertainty
Joshua Tree is well known for rock climbing opportunities, and these rock piles just off the Geology Tour Road make for a good stop if you're up for a scramble.
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Joshua Tree is well known for rock climbing opportunities, and these rock piles just off the Geology Tour Road make for a good stop if you're up for a scramble. The area, which is approximately 2.5 miles south of the Geology Tour Road, offers nine named climbing routes.
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