Arizona · Rock climbing · Gold Canyon · Near Superior

Sidewinder

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Sidewinder open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mesa Ranger District. It doesn't name Sidewinder, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Located in the Flatiron sector of Superstition Mountains, this route sits in the middle of the 25 climbs catalogued here, which span from 5.4 to 5.11b. First ascent: M. Trainor, M. Rangel.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Goldfield Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 5 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Glass Blowers

    Gallery

    On your way back · 8 mi

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Superstition Mountains — the crag this route is on
Superstition Mountains, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Deborah Lee Soltesz from Flagstaff, AZ, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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