OverviewSheephole Mountain is the highpoint of the Sheephole Mountains, which are located within the boundaries of the Sheephole Wilderness Area in San Bernardino County, California, USA. This wilderness area that was created in 1994 encompasses approximately 195,000 acres of land and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Although the elevation gain is only 2,300 feet, it is a difficult due to the steep boulder ladden slopes. Sheephole Mountain is on the Sierra Club's Desert Peak Section (DPS) list for San Bernardino County and they list it as Class 2.
Getting ThereFrom the stop light intersection of State Highway 62 and Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, CA drive 2 miles N on Adobe Road to Amboy Road. Turn right (E), follow Amboy Road for about 25 miles to Sheephole Pass. There is a microwave relay station dirt road turnoff on the right side (E) of the road at the pass. You can park at the microwave relay station or take the dirt road .55 miles before the station turnoff and follow this dirt road .25 mile to where it drops into the big wash and park.
Red TapePermits or a parking pass are not required.
When To ClimbNovember through April is the best time of year to climb. The rest of the year would be difficult due to the high temperatures.
Temperatures are fairly mild in the early spring, late fall, and winter; generally 30-80 F. Summer temperatures are extremely hot. Temperatures are commonly over 115 F and can get well over 120 F. Always carry water; desert springs are not reliable water sources.
CampingPrimative camping is allowed in the area and camping is available in Joshua Tree National Park.
Mountain ConditionsHere's BLM's site for the Sheephole Wilderness:
Sheephole Valley Wilderness
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Calif. Desert Peaks
