Novices and certified rock rats alike will find plenty of quality climbing routes and spectacular scenic views in Scottsdale. For sport or traditional routes on excellent granite, Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve boasts over 200 named climbs with a wide range of difficulty ratings on formations like Tom’s Thumb, Sven Slab and Granite Ballroom.

You’ll also find great climbing at Pinnacle Peak Park. The park’s namesake 200-foot granite peak, as well as Cactus Flower and Y-Crack Boulder, offer a variety of traditional crack and bolted routes. And for excellent instruction for beginners, as well as the inside scoop on Scottsdale’s best routes for intermediate to advanced climbers, contact one of the adventure outfitters below. To help you get started on your adventure, review our Scottsdale Climbing 101 tips.