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Elevation: 3,896 ft 1,188 m
GPS: 32.50483, -110.85308
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This small West facing dome sits above the town of Catalina, North of Tucson. The routes are in the shade through the morning. Although it's close to town, climbing at this dome has a distinct wilderness feel.

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The approach is about four miles on good trails. Park at the top of East Golder Ranch Drive and hike or mountain bike North on the 50 Year Trail. Continue on the 50 year trail past the chutes, after another half mile or so take a right and head downhill.  Cross the steel steps on the left, the creek bed, and across a flat granite slab. A bit further on, watch for a left turn that takes you up a series of granite domes to a high-point and another left onto the Cowboy Slickrock Trail. After another half mile or so you reach the dome.

With a state land permit you can park over a mile closer.   azland.my.salesforce-sites.…

From the parking area on Golder, continue across the cow bars and drive North on Equestrian Trail to the corrals on the right.  Drive or hike the corral road to the trailhead, marked with a no vehicles sign, to continue North towards the crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Catalina Dome

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 15
Catnip
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 13
Cat's Claw Arete
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 13
Cat Mantle, Dude
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 8
Hang In There, Baby
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Catnip
 15
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Cat's Claw Arete
 13
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Cat Mantle, Dude
 13
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Hang In There, Baby
 8
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport
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Routes Mostly Face: Southwest
Sunny Roughly 12pm to 6pm during high season
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