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Tucson Mountains

Arizona > Southern Arizona

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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Approx. route locations (rightmost routes excluded): 1) Angel Eyes, 2) Nuclear Arsenal, 3) Sarsaparilla, 4) Black Tail, 5) Green Tail, 6) Colt 45, 7) LMBH, 8) Sonoran Moonfire, 9) Bolt the Planet, 10) One Legged Barstool, 11) Corner Pocket
[Hide Photo] Approx. route locations (rightmost routes excluded): 1) Angel Eyes, 2) Nuclear Arsenal, 3) Sarsaparilla, 4) Black Tail, 5) Green Tail, 6) Colt 45, 7) LMBH, 8) Sonoran Moonfire, 9) Bolt the Planet,…