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Tom's Thumb Rock Climbing
Routes in Tom's Thumb
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Deep Freeze T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Garbonzo Bean T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Hard Drivin' T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Hot Line T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Kreuser's Route T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Pinto Bean aka Garbanzo Bean Direct T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 |
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Sacred Datura Direct T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Settlement, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Succubus T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Treiber's Deception T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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West Corner T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
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| Elevation: | 3,000 ft |
| GPS: | 33.682, -111.811 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 32,553 total · 186/month |
| Shared By: | Anonymous Climber on Feb 21, 2006 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, Luke Bertelsen, JJ Schlick |
Access Issue: Access:
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The only access issue for this area is the seasonal closure of routes on the north side of Tom's Thumb.
Please be aware of, and abide by the closure when it is in effect!
For more information, please visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve
Please be aware of, and abide by the closure when it is in effect!
For more information, please visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve
Access Issue: Seasonal Closure Lifted -2016
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The temporary closure at Tom’s Thumb has been re-opened as the falcons have fully fledged and are no longer in the area. This year there were 5 beautiful off spring! Thank you so much for respecting the temporary closure, your commitment to the Preserve and it's wildlife is appreciated.
For more information, please visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve
Description
Tom's Thumb is a prominent 140-foot plug of desert granite that perches atop the McDowell Mountains ridgeline. It is visible from miles in all directions. Originally called "The Dork" by the old time Phoenix climbers, it was rechristened Tom's Thumb in honor of climber Tom Kreuser back in the day.
The rock and the routes on Tom's Thumb are mostly in the excellent range. The harder routes here are some of the best you'll find on any granite crag in the Phoenix area. Because of the slightly burly approach, and the general notion that granite climbing is out of style these days in Phoenix, you're not likely to have to share any routes while visiting the Thumb.
Beautiful, incredibly classic place to climb.
The rock and the routes on Tom's Thumb are mostly in the excellent range. The harder routes here are some of the best you'll find on any granite crag in the Phoenix area. Because of the slightly burly approach, and the general notion that granite climbing is out of style these days in Phoenix, you're not likely to have to share any routes while visiting the Thumb.
Beautiful, incredibly classic place to climb.
Getting There
Approach as for Gardener's Wall parking, but pick out a trail through the desert aiming for a drainage leading straight down the hillside from the Thumb. Watch out for snakes in the warm times of the year!
A nice day of moderate climbing can also be done by approaching Gardener's Wall, climbing a route to the top, and then downclimbing off the back and hiking up to Tom's Thumb for more fun!
A nice day of moderate climbing can also be done by approaching Gardener's Wall, climbing a route to the top, and then downclimbing off the back and hiking up to Tom's Thumb for more fun!
Classic Climbing Routes at Tom's Thumb
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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