Rock Climbing

Dreaming about crags? Tucson is calling you.

Tucson's sunny, dry climate and easy access to thousands of traditional and sports climbs make the Old Pueblo a mecca for rock climbing in Southern Arizona. The five mountain ranges surrounding Tucson offer endless opportunities for climbers of every skill level, from beginners to seasoned, wall-crawling veterans.

Rock Climbing on Mt. Lemmon

One of the top rock-climbing destinations is Mt. Lemmon in Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains. Rising more than 9,000 feet above the Sonoran Desert floor, Mt. Lemmon has more than 2,700 climbing routes, ranging from single-pitch clip-ups to multi-pitch traditional routes, and the mountain's steep, craggy walls are ideal for gravity-defying thrills at the end of a rope.

Bouldering in Tucson

Climbers looking for un-roped adventure will have a blast scrambling up and over the short, steep boulders in the foothills surrounding Tucson. These clusters of boulders make great practice sites for beginners who want to hone their skills. Our bouldering areas are popular also with more advanced climbers looking to work on technique.