Prescott Area climbing
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I'll be heading down to Prescott in March for a two week(ish) trip, and I would like to go climbing for the first half. I'm looking for recommendations for areas and routes (preferably trad), looking for routes up to about 5.10ish, not sure how the grades are in AZ compared to NH. If someone is willing to show me around, I would greatly appreciate it. I am willing to travel away from Prescott a bit. |
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Unfortunately much of Granite Mountain will be closed for Peregrine Nesting during that time. There is lots of truly world class climbing around Prescott, with Granite Mountain being the real trad gem. |
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There are many other places than granite mountain. Sullivan's canyon, theme butte, granite basin, the dells as we call it and promised land have a very big array of problems and will keep you busy. |
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Does not Thumb Butte ("theme butte") close in parallel with Granite Mountain? |
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Scott, |
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Head north to sedona. Weather should be great in March, and there are many nice 5.10 and under multipitch routes |
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Thanks for the input. Getting really stoked on this trip. Sedona has my attention for sure. |
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How is getting around Sedona once there? I looked into renting a car but I cannot afford it. I was planning on taking the shuttle from Phoenix to Sedona. |
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Once you are in Sedona it can be difficult getting where you want to be without a car or bike. Since you have The Village, Uptown, Oak Creek, and then Sedona proper separated it depends on where you are staying/want to go. If you can afford a cheap road bike rental through Absolute Bikes or Sedona Bike and Bean that may be ideal and in your price range. (Presuming you have good cardio from already being a climber! Ha.) |
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Corey Thompson wrote:I'm looking for recommendations for areas and routes (preferably trad), looking for routes up to about 5.10ish, not sure how the grades are in AZ compared to NH.Climb Earth Angel if you can find it. :-) Oak Creek Spire is closer to town and also a bit of an adventure. ENJOYAZ |
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The bike route is only a bit more affordable, but could be a more fun option. |