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Main Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Main Wall

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	Chalk Bag T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	George of the Jungle T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	John's Bag T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pissed Off T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sand's Bag T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Slime Slit T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Static Cling T,TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Triple "J" Direct T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13

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Elevation:	3,599 ft	1,097 m
GPS:	33.67856, -111.7963 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Access: Details

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

Description

This is the showcase wall of the area, with an east face that rises to nearly 200 feet (one of the longest faces in the McDowells). Original exploration and establishment of routes here was done by pioneer climbers John Ficker and Jason Sandidge, known for their solid climbing skills and mentally challenging routes. Recent addition of retrobolts to their established climbs is sort of an insult, given todays climbers have better (and more) gear and way better shoes.

Getting There

After hiking in up Mesquite Canyon past the Sven Towers, continue on the trail that dips through the area above the Marcus Landslide, then settle in for the uphill hike through boulders where you will arrive near the bottom of Pissed Off and the Main Wall.