Jacuzzi Spires

Description 

Located just north of Phoenix with good quality multi-pitch traditional routes. Fairly secluded setting with a moderate but lengthy approach ending with a final steep and loose scramble to the base of the the spires. The area consists of three spires, although most of the routes can be found on the first and third spires.

Getting There 

From Phoenix: Drive north on I-17 to exit 236 (Table Mesa Road). Turn right (east) onto a road that quickly turns to dirt. Approximately 1 mile from the interstate you will reach a gate. Proceed through the gate (close it behind you). Continue on the dirt road for ~3.3 miles to a cattle guard. Cross the cattle guard and continue to a 3-way split in the road. Stay on the middle road to a pull-out on the left - park here (~0.25 miles past the cattle guard).

The approach: Hike down the dirt road, staying right to find an obvious trail. The trail stays above the canyon for a good distance. Eventually, you will see the spires on the left (north) side of the canyon. Cross the canyon as the trail descends and you are nearing the first spire. At a very large shade tree begin looking for a faint trail heading up toward the first spire - it is relatively steep and loose.

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