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PLACING BOLTS IS ILLEGAL IN THE SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS! MORE INFO >>> In the early '90's the USFS banned all placement of bolts in the Superstition Wilderness. This unfortunately includes replacement of existing bolts. Violating this ban may result in climbing restrictions on this beautiful area. Please think twice and go bolt somewhere else. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Acropolis late afternoon

Description 

This section features the southernmost cliffs of the Superstitions, including Carney Springs Wall, Fire and Ice Wall and The Acropolis. These formations are found to the west of Peralta Road that takes you to the Peralta Trailhead.

The rock in this area is somewhat standard Superstitions quality, so stay alert for loose stuff and bring a helmet.

Getting There 

From Phoenix, drive east on Highway 60. From Apache Junction, drive another 8 miles on US 60 to a left turn onto Peralta Road. For the approach to these walls, park a 1/4 mile back from the Peralta Trailhead parking, and left of the road. I guess there is a gate now blocking the short road that used to be used to park for this area.

The Classics

Featured Route For Southern Superstition Formations

Stardust 5.11b/c  AZ : Central Arizona : ... : The Fortress

A steep, varied, and really fun pitch. Begin on top of a boulder on good jugs. Move into a left leaning finger crack and place a piece or two. Fun, cruxy moves using pinches, pockets, and some hidden crimps get you up to the first bolt. Do a long move to a pocket, followed by a cool high step. More great pocket pulling through the next two bolts leads to the monster jug finish. A bit of a run to the anchors afer the last bolt, but the difficulty eases considerably and the pockets are huge...[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ