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The only guided Caves and Corridors experience in Joshua Tree National Park
Explore named secret passages including the Chasm of Doom and Hall of Horrors and exclusive Summit routes: Misdirect, Mad Hatter and the Great Chasm
Rated using the Summit Squeeze Scale know exactly how tight each passage gets before you enter
Small groups of 4 maximum for a personalized, unhurried experience
No climbing experience required accessible to anyone comfortable with hiking
Discover a side of Joshua Tree that most visitors never see
All safety equipment provided; certified professional guide throughout
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will reach out to you directly the day before to confirm meeting location and go over vehicle descriptions. Guides typically park in the larger back lot near the restrooms.
What to expect
Caves & Corridors is a guided scramble through the hidden world inside Joshua Tree's granite formations. You'll move through narrow slot passages, cathedral-like chambers, and natural rock corridors that most visitors never know exist. Your guide leads you through a sequence of named secret locations — each one chosen for its character, challenge, and sense of discovery.
Summit Climbing Guides is the only guide service in Joshua Tree to offer Caves & Corridors as a dedicated experience — and the only one with the Summit Squeeze Scale, a custom rating system that tells you exactly how tight each passage gets before you commit. No surprises.
This is not rock climbing. No prior experience is required. If you can hike and are comfortable with enclosed spaces at varying levels of tightness, this experience is for you.
Groups are kept to 12 guests maximum so your guide can give everyone individual attention and select passages that match your group's comfort level.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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