New Jack City – Barstow, California

New Jack City isn’t well known, and it probably isn’t a destination crag, but it is worth a visit if you’re in the area. I first went there in 2011, when a government shutdown threatened to kick us out of Joshua Tree, so we decided to visit New Jack City for our last day instead. The rock is dark colored metamorphic rock of volcanic origin and the climbs are almost all bolted sport routes. Approaches are short and there’s a bathroom and free camping right there. What’s not to like?