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Elevation: 6,000 ft 1,829 m
GPS: 32.36837, -110.71715
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Description Suggest change

This area covers routes found on the ridge extending southwest from the Windy Point parking area. The two exceptions to this are Iranian Wall and Czech Wall. These are backcountry crags and not a part of Windy Point West per se; they are included here because these crags are traditionally accessed via Windy Point West.

Windy Point is a vista/overlook spot where one can see the entire Tucson valley, making it a popular stop for tourists. Parking and bathrooms can be found here, as well as a plethora of high quality climbing routes.

If you are looking for a very high concentration of easily accessible three and four star routes, then Windy Point West may fit the bill. This area is also home to Beaver Wall which boasts most of the hardest routes on the mountain. A great diversity of trad, sport and mixed climbs can be found here making it a popular destination for climbers at all skill levels.

Getting There Suggest change

Park at Windy Point parking area. Cross the highway and hike past the restrooms. Beaver Wall is down and to your left. To access other crags, hike down the ridge a few minutes before dropping down the west side.

See individual crags for detailed access information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at 4 - Windy Point West

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 160
Slippery When Wet
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 202
Agatha Christie (Direct)
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 159
Old Man
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 96
Nang
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Prima
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 13
Question of Balance
Trad 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 57
Mean Mistreater
Trad 2 pitches
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 8
Seventh Heaven
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 69
Histoplasmosis
Trad
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
 12
Golden Beaver Right
Trad
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 11
Pucker Up
Sport
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 18
Rage to Live
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 12
Trapezoid
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 5
Golden Beaver Left
Trad
5.14- 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
 6
Hebe
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Slippery When Wet N Fin
 160
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Agatha Christie (Direct) N Fin
 202
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Old Man S Fin
 159
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Nang N Fin
 96
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Prima Czech Wall
 6
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Question of Balance Faded Rock
 13
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Trad 2 pitches
Mean Mistreater Mean Mistreater Wall
 57
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Seventh Heaven Faded Rock
 8
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Histoplasmosis N Fin
 69
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Golden Beaver Right Beaver Wall
 12
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b Trad
Pucker Up Gallery
 11
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Rage to Live Beaver Wall
 18
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Sport
Trapezoid Beaver Wall
 12
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
Golden Beaver Left Beaver Wall
 5
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Trad
Hebe Beaver Wall
 6
5.14- 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a Sport
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