Boulder Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Conditions: Blocked
for climbing area, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h
problem: Agency alerts
11 active alerts in Tonto National Forest; most severe: Lower Sycamore Temporary Target Shooting Prohibition Order For Public Health and Safety
USFSPosted Oct 17 · checked 8 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 95°F / low 72°F, 5% precip — 97/100 for climbing area
OpenWeather8 h ago
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At a glance
Routes (2)
Pergola, The(1)
Whorled Wall(1)
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Boulder Mountain
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About this crag
Boulder Mountain is a climbing area in Arizona with 2 routes. The routes range in difficulty and are managed as a trad climbing area.
Facts about this crag
Where it is
- Mesa Ranger District · Ranger district
- Tonto National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Mesa Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Lower Salt Special Occupancy Use Order
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Black Queen Area Temporary Closure Extension
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Bulldog Canyon and SR 88 Recreational Area Camping Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- El Oso RodeoRock climbing1.3 mi
- Colony, TheRock climbing2.4 mi
- BallantineHiking2.6 mi
- Arizona TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Edward's ParkHiking3.6 mi
- Pine Creek LoopHiking3.7 mi
- Sycamore WallRock climbing3.8 mi
- Gun GalleryRock climbing5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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