Morrell's Wall Parking Lot Rock Climbing

Back in the days before a lot of this area became the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the McDowell Mountain climbing areas were accessed via various rough dirt tracks that spiked up into the area at a few places, all accessed from the drive south on 128th Street. Once such place was a track that came in from 128th St., crossed some rough washes then traversed the hillside to the west before ending up on the saddle below what became known as the Morrell's Wall Parking Lot." In those days, the approach totaled about 36 seconds. Zoom forward a few decades, the area is saved via creation of the Preserve, and the hike is much longer, but still relatively mellow.

The area is near Morrell's Wall (Northeast of it). Boulder piles ranging from 40 to 75 ft. with several one star (according to Phoenix Rock II) routes.

The top of the southern crag (with Back To The Wall) is mysteriously pin-cushioned with a plethora of bolts all over the place, and none of the anchors are rigged for a properly safe rappel (note: a single bolt with a quick-link on it is not considered the pinnacle of safety).