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An untouched boulder somewhere in Tucson.

Description 

This area includes all bouldering in the Tucson region, with the exception of bouldering areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains (Mount Lemmon). See Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains) for bouldering there.

While southeastern Arizona is host to many superb sport and trad climbing areas, one common complaint is the lack of quality bouldering. Compared to many other areas of the country, this is a fair complaint. However, there are some decent options, and new bouldering areas are being developed all the time.

Joe Kreidel's website, www.boulderingtucson.com, is perhaps the best resource for detailed and up to date information on Tucson bouldering.


Getting There 

See individual areas for access information and directions.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Tucson Area Bouldering:
Big Bulge Easy   V0     Boulder   Gate's Pass
Northwest Arete    V1 PG13     Boulder, 25 feet   Gate's Pass
Left-Right Traverse - Small Upper Boulder   V1     Boulder, 20 feet   Gate's Pass
Big Undercling   V1     Boulder   Gate's Pass
Javelina Center   V1-2     Boulder   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Nautilus   V3     Boulder, 15 feet   Panther Peak : Beast Boulder
Quivering Beast   V3     Boulder, 20 feet   Panther Peak : Beast Boulder
Main Upper Prow Jug to Left   V4     Boulder   Gate's Pass
Scary Fall of Death   V4 X     Boulder, 27 feet   Gate's Pass
Fat Hunk of Burning Love   V4 R     Boulder, 20 feet   Panther Peak : HUB
The Arete   V5     Boulder, 9 feet   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Hueco Placebo   V6     Boulder, 10 feet   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Broken Rubber   V6     Boulder   Gate's Pass
The Rails   V6     Boulder, 10 feet   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Righteous Beast    V6+     Boulder, 30 feet   Panther Peak : Beast Boulder
Pocket Stuffer   V7     Boulder, 6 feet   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Cig Machine   V7     Boulder, 20 feet   Panther Peak : Split Boulder
One Move Wonder   V7     Boulder   Gate's Pass
A-Frame Crimps   V8     Boulder   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
Tage Der Schurzen   V10     Boulder, 10 feet   Silverbell Boulders : Javelina Cave and the A Fra...
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Featured Route For Tucson Area Bouldering
Making the headwall move on Sanctuary. Photo: Kreidel Collection

Sanctuary V1  AZ : Southern Arizona : ... : Sanctuary Boulder
Sit start by the hackberry bush on the right corner of the boulder. Move up past a couple of pockets to gain the break under the roof. Move left to pull the bulge using a key gaston then gun for the top. Walk off left. PM shade....[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ