Arizona · Rock climbing · Summerhaven · Near Oracle

Motor City

5.8+
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Motor City open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Motor City, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of nine routes catalogued in the Five Mile Wall sector at Upper Highway, this climb sits near the lower end of the crag's 5.8–5.11 range. First ascent: Karl Rickson & Gene "Smitty" Husted (variation KR & Jean-Pierre Michaud).

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Spencer Canyon

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Iron Door Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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