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Here we see the "virga" rainfall common in Arizona...

Welcome to Arizona! 

Arizona is purported to have more exposed rock than any other state in the US. The bad news is that it isn't ALL climbable. The good news is that tons of it is great for pulling on! Granite, qaurtzite, dacite, basalt, limestone, sandstone, gneiss, monzonite, welded tuff, and a thousand other kinds of stone to pull down on.

From the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Paradise Forks in the north, to the crags of Granite Mountain, the Superstitions, and Queen Creek, and finally south to Mount Lemmon and Cochise Stronghold, we have it all! Cracks of all sizes, wide, thin, edges, pockets, jugs, sport, trad, bouldering, big walls, no approach, big hike...whatever you're psyched about! The one thing we're a little short on in most areas is crowds, but that's a good thing.

We also have the best year 'round climbing possibilities in the country with crags at just about every elevation imaginable. Between that and the large percentage of sunny days, there ain't a whole lot more you could ask for!

The Mountain Project Arizona regional divides.
The Mountain Project Arizona regional divides.
Submitted By: JJ Schlick on Jan 25, 2012


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Arizona:
What's My Line?   5.6 A0 R     Trad, Aid, 3 pitches, 400 feet   East Stronghold : Cochise Dome (What's My Lin...
Ewephoria   5.7     Trad, Sport, 5 pitches, 750 feet   Sheepshead Area (Southwest) : The Sheepshead
Moby Dick   5.8     Trad, 6 pitches, 700 feet, Grade II   West Stronghold : Whale Dome
The Wasteland   5.8     Trad, 6 pitches, 600 feet   East Stronghold : The Wasteland
Dr. Rubo's Wild Ride   5.9     Trad, 4 pitches, 300 feet, Grade III   Coffeepot Rock Area : Summit Block Rock
Sedona's Scenic Cruise    5.9     Trad, 5 pitches, 700 feet, Grade III   Sedona : Gibraltar Rock
Mars Attacks   5.9 PG13     Trad, Sport, 4 pitches, 350 feet, Grade II   Dry Creek Road Area : The Fin
Absinthe of Mallet   5.9+     Trad, 7 pitches, Grade III   Sheepshead Area (Southwest) : The Sheepshead
Original Route   5.9+     Trad, 5 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III   Cathedral Rock Area : The Mace
Forest Lawn   5.9+     Trad, 3 pitches, 300 feet   Rockfellow Group : Bastion Towers
The Peacemaker   5.10a     Sport, 7 pitches, Grade III   Sheepshead Area (Southwest) : The Sheepshead
Endgame   5.10a     Trad, 5 pitches, 600 feet   Rockfellow Group : End Pinnacle
Mr. Slate   5.10b     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   The Pit (aka Le Petit Verdo... : Swiss Tower
Days of Future Passed   5.10b PG13     Trad, 4 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III   Rockfellow Group : End Pinnacle
Candyland   5.10     Trad, 5 pitches, 450 feet, Grade III   Granite Mountain : Middle Section
Warpaint   5.10c PG13     Trad, 5 pitches, 680 feet, Grade III   West Stronghold : Westworld Dome
Abracadaver   5.11a     Trad, 6 pitches, 500 feet, Grade III   Rockfellow Group : Rockfellow Dome
The Prow   5.11a     Trad, 1 pitch   Paradise Forks : The Prow
Steve's Arete   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Windy Point East : Hunchback Pinnacle
Hard Day at The Orifice   5.12b     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Summit Crags : The Fortress
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Featured Route For Arizona
Follow Your Bliss

Follow Your Bliss 5.10-  AZ : Sedona Area : ... : Church Wall
Sweet handjams and liebacks in a left facing corner. Most climbers will lieback this route, but I found that it is very secure to jam it straight on. This is certainly one of the cleanest corners in all of Sedona....[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ


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Another Arizona sunset. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Another Arizona sunset.
Photo by Blitzo.


Ajo Mountains, AZ. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Ajo Mountains, AZ.
Photo by Blitzo.


always a bit gripped at the practice cliff.

always a bit gripped at the practice cliff.

On your hottest day, I'll be kicking clients in the face with my crampons! <br />Have a great summer, <br /> <br />Jeff <br />

On your hottest day, I'll be kicking clients in th...

Agathalon. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Agathalon.
Photo by Blitzo.


Spider Rock. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Spider Rock.
Photo by Blitzo.


Sonoran Desert. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Sonoran Desert.
Photo by Blitzo.


Arizona sunset. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Arizona sunset.
Photo by Blitzo.


Monument Valley. This may be in Utah. It's right on the border. Photo by Blitzo.

Monument Valley. This may be in Utah. It's right o...

Canyon De Chelly. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Canyon De Chelly.
Photo by Blitzo.


Ocotillo. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Ocotillo.
Photo by Blitzo.


Klondyke wall in southern az is big and adventurous.

Klondyke wall in southern az is big and adventurou...

Arizona is blessed with tons of rock.  Anyone ever climb this 300' spire located in southern AZ?

Arizona is blessed with tons of rock. Anyone ever...

This rock not far from Nogalas Arizona.

This rock not far from Nogalas Arizona.

Manzanita tree.

Manzanita tree.

It Stormed all day but what a Sunrise <br />The Homestead

It Stormed all day but what a Sunrise
The Homestea...


Saguaro in bloom-AZ state flower. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Saguaro in bloom-AZ state flower.
Photo by Blitzo.


Saguaro mutation-Saguaro National Monument. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Saguaro mutation-Saguaro National Monument.
Photo ...


Ocelots. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Ocelots.
Photo by Blitzo.


Saguaro, Mt Lemmon Highway

Saguaro, Mt Lemmon Highway

My best memory of Flagstaff is on the rail guard.

My best memory of Flagstaff is on the rail guard.

AZ sunrise - December '07.

AZ sunrise - December '07.

The west slopes of Mt Humphreys, highest point in Arizona. March 2008

The west slopes of Mt Humphreys, highest point in ...

Storm clouds and sunshine, Mt. Lemmon Hwy

Storm clouds and sunshine, Mt. Lemmon Hwy

Rainbow over the Catalinas

Rainbow over the Catalinas

stormy sunset, july 3, '08

stormy sunset, july 3, '08

Matterhorn - June 2008

Matterhorn - June 2008

Wade Anderson making his way up a tottering ridge in the Picacho Mts.

Wade Anderson making his way up a tottering ridge ...

limestone rock near Mount Hopkins, AZ

BETA PHOTO: limestone rock near Mount Hopkins, AZ

Bouldering in the Superstitions.

Bouldering in the Superstitions.

The stunning Totem Pole, Mounument Valley, photo: Bob Horan

The stunning Totem Pole, Mounument Valley, photo: ...

BH bouldering in Monument Valley, Arizona

BH bouldering in Monument Valley, Arizona

Monument Valley, Arizona, photo: Bob Horan

Monument Valley, Arizona, photo: Bob Horan

Chemically weathered sandstone in Northern Arizona

Chemically weathered sandstone in Northern Arizona

Side-blotched lizard, Northern Arizona

Side-blotched lizard, Northern Arizona

Cicada, seen in Northern Arizona

Cicada, seen in Northern Arizona

Hedgehog cactus, near Sedona

Hedgehog cactus, near Sedona

Cliff Rose, Northern Arizona

Cliff Rose, Northern Arizona

Unhappy guy with 36-stich zipper in his leg. But, he's alive and going to be okay. Hang in there Marty!

Unhappy guy with 36-stich zipper in his leg. But, ...

High Desert Beauty- Arizona

High Desert Beauty- Arizona

I think this was Petroglyph National Monument, between Sedona and Pheonix.  March 09.

I think this was Petroglyph National Monument, bet...

Butterflies in Pheonix, March 09.

Butterflies in Pheonix, March 09.

Blooming (Barrel?) Cactus, March 09.

Blooming (Barrel?) Cactus, March 09.

Questionable rap anchor coming off  Entrance Dome in the Stronghold.

Questionable rap anchor coming off Entrance Dome ...

Mother Saguaro

Mother Saguaro

Near Rap Rock 3/11/2010. Really.

Near Rap Rock 3/11/2010. Really.

Ultimate Boulder, Little Rincons.

Ultimate Boulder, Little Rincons.

Josie Becker testing newly reinforced holds on Storming the Castle.  Photo by Brian Kristofitz.

Josie Becker testing newly reinforced holds on Sto...

FU rock. Tell me this doesn't need a route up the middle finger!

FU rock. Tell me this doesn't need a route up the ...

Nimbus Old Monkey Shine.

Nimbus Old Monkey Shine.

Dirty Guera. Great label, but only 3.2 ABV. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Dirty Guera. Great label, but only 3.2 ABV.
Photo ...


Nimbus Red Ale. From Tucson.  <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Nimbus Red Ale. From Tucson.
Photo by Blitzo.


crimping the steep stuff.....

crimping the steep stuff.....

Monsoon.

Monsoon.

Respect thy lieback. The start to Airgasm roof! <br />

Respect thy lieback. The start to Airgasm roof!


Desert Monsoon Bloom

Desert Monsoon Bloom

Photo by: Caleb A.

Photo by: Caleb A.

Peace of Mind...

Peace of Mind...

Somewhere near Phoenix, not sure where this was, 2005.

Somewhere near Phoenix, not sure where this was, 2...

Cold beer and a send

Cold beer and a send

Sonoran Desert. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Sonoran Desert.
Photo by Blitzo.


 Mushroom at the base of Troll Wall.

Mushroom at the base of Troll Wall.

San Xavier Mission, Tucson. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

San Xavier Mission, Tucson.
Photo by Blitzo.


Can you say mono?

Can you say mono?

Mooney

Mooney

Havasu

Havasu

OJOS DE LA TIGRITA ! <br /> <br />Josie almost sending Eye Of The Tiger at the Shed.  Photo by Eric DeCanada. <br /> <br />QD shows angle of the climb.

OJOS DE LA TIGRITA !

Josie almost sending Eye Of ...


One of the best splitters on Lemmon. I M O

One of the best splitters on Lemmon. I M O

Best seat in the house...

Best seat in the house...

First crux of Storming. Take THAT, dwarves !  Line to left is Eye Of The Tiger.  Photo by Eric DeCanada.

First crux of Storming. Take THAT, dwarves ! Line...

Sleek little tiger laughs and holds fat old bear after being pulled 8 feet up to first draw.   <br /> <br />That's what happens when leader out-weighs belayer 2-to-1.

Sleek little tiger laughs and holds fat old bear a...

Derek getting some hours logged after school...

Derek getting some hours logged after school...

JB mega-chipping on the route MENTAL BLOCK. <br /> <br />DO NOT LET JIM SCOTT SEE THIS PHOTO ! <br /> <br />Snapped by JoZee

JB mega-chipping on the route MENTAL BLOCK.

DO NO...


Undeterred by loose rock and big falls, Greg takes care of business as usual.

Undeterred by loose rock and big falls, Greg takes...

Put up 12 new routes here.  Are you the ones putting up the routes we found here?  Neat little area, what do you call it?  Thanks.

BETA PHOTO: Put up 12 new routes here. Are you the ones putti...

Arizona!

Arizona!

Who's home is this? <br /> <br />Photo taken by Lucas Anaya <br />Homestead, AZ

Who's home is this?

Photo taken by Lucas Anaya
Ho...


AZ highline

AZ highline

Petrified wood. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Petrified wood.
Photo by Blitzo.



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