Eagle Cliff Cabin from Split Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Hike Eagle Cliff Cabin from Split Rock Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Class 2 2.1 miles 800 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Mar 22, 2016
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Eagle Cliff Miner's Cabin is the historic remains of a well-preserved homestead. It can be reached by either Split Rock or Desert Queen Mine, and it has a fairly easily followed trail from either direction. We reached the cabin from Desert Queen Mine a year later via a more adventurous and contrived loop route, but this route comes from the south.

Starting from Split Rock, I took the Split Rock Trail north and left it to continue north when the loop headed back south. Instead I located a social trail that headed deeper into the boulders of Joshua Tree, ascending along Class 2 terrain up a slope and onto higher ground. Here the terrain flattened a bit and I continued north to the left side of a bouldery cliff where the entrance door to the cabin still stands. Within are all sorts of old gear, from pots and pans to shelves and windows. It's a unique spot and I really hope people don't take any of the historic items from within.

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Split Rock.
Split Rock.
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Along the Split Rock Trail.
Along the Split Rock Trail.
Heading north to the low point in the center of this photo.
Heading north to the low point in the center of this photo.
Along the social trail headed to the low point left of center.
Along the social trail headed to the low point left of center.
Ascending the social trail, Class 2.
Ascending the social trail, Class 2.
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Higher ground above, easier walking along a flatter portion. Eagle Cliff Miner's Cabin is ahead on the left.
Higher ground above, easier walking along a flatter portion. Eagle Cliff Miner's Cabin is ahead on the left.
Wrapping around the cliff.
Wrapping around the cliff.
A welcoming window.
A welcoming window.
And the entrance door to the cabin.
And the entrance door to the cabin.
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View back out toward the door.
View back out toward the door.
What a cool little spot.
What a cool little spot.
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A mine near the cabin.
A mine near the cabin.
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