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The Mohawk Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Mohawk

Billy Goat Bluff 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Eroder Wall 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Ranger Danger Wall 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Elevation:	5,132 ft	1,564 m
GPS:	32.3577, -110.89149 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Big Horn Sheep Closure Details

The USFS prohibits travel more then 400' off of established trails due to Bighorn Sheep lambing season from Jan 1 - Apr 30 every year. The cliff and descent along the western side of the Mohawk stay within 400' of the trail (barely). Stick to the the cliff edge (least bushwhacking anyway) to avoid violating the closure.

Description

This is the huge ~500' tall cliff band that runs north paralleling the Finger rock trail at about the 1.8 --2.5 mile range and can be seen from Tucson. Maybe this is where Trials and Tribulations is? The cliff is predominately West facing with a few aspects that catch more or less sun.

Getting There

Park at the Finger Rock Trailhead and take the Finger Rock Trail. At about 1 hr, you will pass Little Big Horn. After another 15 or so minutes you'll reach the right side of the Mohawk as a heavily treed area appears on the right side of the trail. A cairned climber trail cuts off here that can be used to access the Eroder and Ranger Danger sections of the cliff. Follow the base of the cliff to your desired route. Routes on Billy Goat Bluff are best accessed from further up trail. Total approach time ~90 minutes, 2,000' of gain, 2ish miles, with all but the last 10 minutes or so on trail.

Descent

Walk off climbers right following the edge of the cliff. Look for a large gully past the right side of the cliff to stay close to the trail during lambing season.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Mohawk

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 6 ● Brother Bobby Trad 3 pitches Eroder Wall
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 4 ● Billy Goat Trad 2 pitches Billy Goat Bluff