McDowell Mountains

The McDowell Mountains have many formations of rough sharp granite with both trad climbs and bolted slab climbs. The quality of climbing and the approach time varies quite a bit depending on which crag you are visiting.

Getting There

Most of the climbing is accessed through the Toms Thumb Trailhead. Don't park at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park as that is about 30 minute drive from the Toms Thumb parking lot.