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Tucson Mountains Climbing

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Areas in Tucson Mountains

"Gimme Some" Dome, The 0 / 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Bakery, The 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Gimme Some Wash Wall 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Rattlesnake Pass 4 / 0 / 9 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

Saloon, The 7 / 7 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

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Elevation:	4,232 ft	1,290 m
GPS:	32.20882, -111.10618 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Mountain range west of Tucson. The Tucson Mountains are the smallest of the 4 mountain ranges surrounding Tucson. The rock in this area is volcanic leading to sharp edges, pockets, good friction, and sometimes loose rock. The popular Gates Pass boulders are in this mountain range although they are listed under "Tucson Area Bouldering".

Getting There

Head west from Tucson on Speedway. Other road access includes St Marys and Starr Pass.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Tucson Mountains

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 14 ● Bolt the Planet Sport Saloon
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Traffic Jam Trad, TR Rattlesnake Pass > Rdside Crag
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 20 ● Sonoran Moonfire Sport Saloon
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 19 ● Lick My Bolt Hole Sport, TR Saloon
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c R 4 ● Righty Tighty Trad, TR Rattlesnake Pass > Corridor