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Arizona
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McDowell Mountains
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The McDowell Mountains offer desert rock climbing in a scenic Arizona setting with expansive views across the Sonoran landscape. The climbing here features the characteristic granite and metamorphic rock typical of central Arizona, providing varied face and crack climbing opportunities. This area suits climbers seeking accessible desert climbing with a mix of moderate to challenging routes in a relatively compact area.
Girlie Man Area
~1 min drive
Accessible Arizona crag with varied climbing for all levels.
Squeeze Box
~0 min drive
Entry-level route in Phoenix Boulder sector. FA: Greg Opland (rope solo) 10/95.
Unknown Handcrack
~1 min drive
One of two routes catalogued at Girlie Man Area.
Sven Tower 3
~1 min drive
Arizona climbing crag with varied routes and desert rock.
Phoenix
~0 min drive
Phoenix Boulder sector route at McDowell Mountains; FA Greg Opland (rope Solo) 10/95.
Bad Moon Setting
~1 min drive
One of two routes at Girlie Man Area.
Morrell's Wall Parking Lot
~0 min drive
Convenient Arizona crag with accessible climbing near the parking area.
Seven-Up
~0 min drive
One of eight routes at this Arizona crag. First ascent by John Ficker, Glen Dickinson.
Lightning
~0 min drive
Upper-range climb at Morrell's Wall Parking Lot; FA Scott Aldinger, Wade Vincent, Al Muto 1990.
Dinky
~0 min drive
One of eight routes at this Arizona crag. First ascent Scott Aldinger, Al Muto 1990.