Girlie Man Area Climbing
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Elevation: | 2,910 ft | 887 m |
GPS: |
33.68942, -111.79915 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 30,375 total · 202/month | |
Shared By: | clichtenberger Lichtenberger on Oct 16, 2012 | |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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
Description
This is a mixed area with a few slab and a few traditional crack routes. The rock is typical granite found throughout the McDowell Mountain park.
Getting There
This area is located to the North East of the Morrell's Wall Parking Lot area. When approaching from the main trail head bathroom area Start on Tom's Thumb Trail 0.1 mile. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left(Southeast) for 0.2miles until in connects to the Feldspar trail then take another left(East) continue for a short distance until you encounter a sign marking a climbers trail. If unable to read the sign there will be a large boulder about the size of a house with an overhanging rivet ladder on the right. Continue on the well marked climbers trail until reaching a sign marking the Girlie Man climbing area. A short scramble will lead to the base of a slab area with several bolted lines.
Classic Climbing Routes at Girlie Man Area
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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