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    Looking for the best rock climbing in Arizona? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Arizona. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Rock Climbing Spots in and near Arizona

    • Marble Canyon, Arizona

      Cathedral Wash Trail

      5.0
      3.28 mi / 597 ft gain
      Cathedral Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Marble Canyon, Arizona.
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Brusin' and Crusin' on Gardner's Wall

      This is a 100 foot 5.8 trad climb. Access the Hanging Garden's climbing area off of the Tom's Thumb Trail. About half way up the trail you will see signage for "Rock Climbing Access Route." On the sign you will see an arrow pointing towards Gardner's Wall. This is the direction you want to take. ...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Girlie Man Near Tom's Thumb

      5.9+ 3 bolt slab. About 65ft. To get there you will start on the Tom's Thumb Trail for about .1 mi. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left (SE) for .2mi. It will connect with the Feldspar trail. Turn left (E) and continue on until you see the climber access sign. Continue on the well marked tra...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Hanging Garden's on Gardner's Wall

      This is a 2 pitch 5.6 trad climb. About 130 feet in total. Access the Hanging Garden's climbing area off of the Tom's Thumb Trail. About half way up the trail you will see signage for "Rock Climbing Access Route." On the sign you will see an arrow pointing towards Gardner's Wall. This is the dire...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Sphincter Boy Near Tom's Thumb

      5.9 trad route. About 60ft. Can be set up as a Top Rope. To get there you will start on the Tom's Thumb Trail for about .1 mi. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left (SE) for .2mi. It will connect with the Feldspar trail. Turn left (E) and continue on until you see the climber access sign. Cont...
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    • Flagstaff, Arizona

      Climb Red Wagon at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout

      5.8, 80ft trad climb at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout.  To get there, take the 89A North from Sedona, or South from Flagstaff. Then you will see signs for the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout. Take the turn off and park in the lot. If you think you will stay beyond closing, park across the street so you d...
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    • Flagstaff, Arizona

      Climb Morning's Mourning at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout

      5.8+, 80ft trad climb at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout.  To get there, take the 89A North from Sedona, or South from Flagstaff. Then you will see signs for the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout. Take the turn off and park in the lot. If you think you will stay beyond closing, park across the street so you ...
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