The Nursery Rock Climbing

With a quick approach and lots of moderate climbs, The Nursery is a great crag for an easy day and a place you can take new climbers. As of winter 2025, the routes have been retrobolted making them leadable. If you prefer, you can still toprope most of the routes by hiking to the top of each formation and setting up anchors.

The climbs are bolted safely enough that new leaders should be able to enjoy them without getting too far out of their comfort zone, and if you have a taste for trad there are several routes ranging from 5.5 to low 5.10.

As well as many moderates, there are also a few climbs in the 5.10 range and a stronger climber should be able to have a fun day here as well.

While some of the routes get morning shade, the majority of the area is south facing and will get sun all day so be mindful of the weather. I have found the crag to be most comfortable when the high is below 70 degrees in Tucson.

Each anchor is equipped with steel carabiners for easy lowering, but please bring your own draws for toproping so we can preserve the fixed hardware. Enjoy!