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Elevation: 5,508 ft
GPS: 31.93912, -109.97021
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Description Suggest change

The East Stronghold is accessed from Dragoon Road (exit 318 from I-10). It includes a number of excellent climbing areas, the most impressive of which is the Rockfellow Group. Note that much of this area is subject to seasonal closures. These closures have been detailed on the main page for Cochise. Please respect the closures.

A Google Earth .kmz file with an overhead of the East Stronghold can be downloaded at this address:

geir.com/googleearth/strong…

Access to this area is a privilege. Be a good steward of Cochise Stronghold by keeping the Leave No Trace principles in mind when visiting here. Below is a partial list of these principles and how they might be applied in the Stronghold. For further information, visit lnt.org.

1) Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Stay on trails and avoid damaging surface vegetation. Use established campsites.

2) Dispose of waste properly. Pack out litter. Dispose of human waste in a cathole at least 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet away from water. Do not leave toilet paper out in the wilderness.

3) Leave what you find. Leave rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts and other objects as found.

4) Minimize use and impact of fire. If a campfire is constructed use existing fire rings. Do not cut down trees for firewood. Ensure campfires are completely extinguished before leaving.

5) Respect wildlife. If enough people approach or interfere with wildlife, it can be disruptive to animal populations.

6) Be considerate of other visitors. Many other people enjoy the area, including bird watchers, hikers, and horseback riders. They have as much right to be there as climbers.

Getting There Suggest change

From Tucson take I-10 east to exit 318.

Take exit 318 and turn right. Head east 3.5 miles to Dragoon.

Cross the railroad tracks and continue on Dragoon Road 7.3 miles.

Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road. Follow this road for 6 miles.

Turn right on to Ironwood Road.

Follow Ironwood road for 2.7 miles.

At this point you will be at the turnoff for Entrance dome, Batline Dome, Zappa Wall, Owl Rock, the Wasteland, Out of Towners, and Out of Downers. Numerous free primitive campsites are in this area.

Continue .9 miles to the East Side Campground (fee area) and the approach to the other East Side areas.

Note that Ironwood becomes a dirt road but is passable by passenger cars except for after severe rains when the washes can be flowing.

Camping and Accommodations:

There are about a dozen free primitive camping spots, a pay camping area, and at least three rental cabins/houses that can be used. All of them can be located on this page:

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397 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at East Stronghold

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V6+ 7A
 27
Powerglide
Boulder
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 121
Inner Passage (aka Interiors)
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b A0 R
 291
What's My Line?
Trad, Aid 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 232
The Wasteland
Trad 6 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
 155
Bee Line
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 165
Nightstalker
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 136
Forest Lawn
Trad 3 pitches
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 242
Endgame
Trad 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 130
Days of Future Passed
Trad 4 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 34
Arribas Ameobas
Trad 4 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 121
Abracadaver
Trad 6 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 35
All's Well That Ends Well
Sport 5 pitches
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a R
 31
Sound of One Hand Thrashing
Trad 5 pitches
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 23
You're Entering A World of Pain
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b R
 14
Jabberwocky
Trad, Sport 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Powerglide E Stronghold Bo… > … > Cochise Trail B… > Bivy Boulder
 27
V6+ 7A Boulder
Inner Passage (aka Interiors) Rockfellow Group > Rockfellow Dome
 121
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
What's My Line? Cochise Dome (What's…
 291
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b A0 R Trad, Aid 3 pitches
The Wasteland Wasteland
 232
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 6 pitches
Bee Line Stronghold Dome
 155
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R Trad 2 pitches
Nightstalker Owl Rock
 165
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Forest Lawn Rockfellow Group > Bastion Towers
 136
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches
Endgame Rockfellow Group > End Pinnacle
 242
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad 5 pitches
Days of Future Passed Rockfellow Group > End Pinnacle
 130
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Trad 4 pitches
Arribas Ameobas Out-of-Towners… > S Face of Out of Town…
 34
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 4 pitches
Abracadaver Rockfellow Group > Rockfellow Dome
 121
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad 6 pitches
All's Well That Ends Well Rockfellow Group > End Pinnacle
 35
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport 5 pitches
Sound of One Hand Thrashing Rockfellow Group > Rockfellow Dome
 31
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a R Trad 5 pitches
You're Entering A World of… Lebowski Wall
 23
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Jabberwocky Rockfellow Group > Rockfellow Dome
 14
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b R Trad, Sport 4 pitches
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