South Rim Campgrounds
Campground
Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Mount Lemmon · Near Oracle
The Riddle of Steel
- 5.13c
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Is The Riddle of Steel open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name The Riddle of Steel, so check the source for the area it covers.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
Agency closure covering Santa Catalina Ranger District · Order 03-05-05-26-009 · USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Gallery hosts six catalogued climbs spanning 5.11a/b to 5.13c. This route represents the upper end of the grade range at the crag and was first ascended by Luke Bertelsen.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Butler Hall
Fast food
On your way back · 3 miIf it rains Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewpoint
On your way back · 16 mi
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