Rock Climbing
Tucson
Southern Arizona has an amazing variety to choose from when it comes to rock climbing. The key locations that draw rock climbers from all over the country are Mt. Lemmon and Cochise Stronghold.These destinations are a wonderland of granite domes that offer world class adventure and a great place to gain the skills needed to rock climb anywhere. Central to all of this is the town of Tucson, one of the oldest cities in the Southwest and one with incredible access to some of Arizona’s best rock climbing, canyoneering, and hiking.
The rock climbing season in Tucson is very accommodating. Higher elevations in the Catalina Mountains allow access to cooler temps in the summer months, and the winter conditions at lower elevations couldn’t get any better. The rock climbing around Tucson is great for all ability levels, with very approachable beginner terrain and thousands of routes at every grade. Click below to book a trip, or contact us if you have any questions about rock climbing around the Tucson area.
With its domes and pinnacles of featured granite, Mount Lemmon, has thousands of established rock climbing routes of all grades and difficulties.
From the base at 2000 feet to its summit at 9000 feet, the Lemmon has a range in elevation that allows great rock climbing conditions year round. Located conveniently close to the city of Tucson, Mt. Lemmon makes for a perfect low-commitment day of rock climbing.
Affectionately known as the Stronghold, Cochise is quickly becoming a destination in the states for its wildly featured granite domes and outstanding weather from fall throughout spring.
Every type of route exists in Cochise, from easy routes up low-angled faces for your first time out, to long multi-pitch climbs up steep walls. With it’s southerly latitude, the Stronghold is a great place for warmer winter rock climbing adventures in a beautiful setting.
Tucson 4-Hour Trip: 1 Person
- One-on-one private guiding/instruction
Tucson 4-Hour Trip: 2-3 People
- Group instruction and skill practice
Tucson 4-Hour Trip: 4+ People
- Group instruction and skill practice
Tucson 8-Hour Trip: 1 Person
- One-on-one private guiding/instruction
Tucson 8-Hour Trip: 2 People
- Group instruction and skill practice
Tucson 8-Hour Trip: 3 People
- Group instruction and skill practice
Tucson 8-Hour Trip: 4+ People
- Group instruction and skill practice
Arizona Climbing Guides offers refunds or credit for cancellations made 48 hours in advance. After 48 hours, you will be charged the full cost of the trip. We strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance. Please contact us directly with any questions regarding our cancellation policy.
