Full Climb [CC]: McDowell Mountains, Girlie Man 'Sassy' (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Описание: Located within attainable driving distance northeast from Phoenix, the McDowell Mountains are an easy escape for city-dwelling rock climbers. Multiple entries mean rapid approaches to climbing routes—in which there are over a hundred rated easy- to mid-fifth class. The rock is bomber granite. And, being a desert, it barely ever rains.

Less than a 0.5-mile walk from Tom's Thumb Trailhead, climbers will eventually leave the trails/hikers behind and follow clearly posted directions to the Girlie Man area. There, they find a large, right-facing dihedral named 'Sassy.' Rated 5.2, about 110 feet in all, and mostly low-angled, it is both the longest and easiest line on offer.

Done through two pitches, the first takes up more than half of the length, to reach a tree and comfortable but small ledge. Next, second pitch initiates with less than ten feet of somewhat featureless face climbing that may be frightening, but is followed by a return to mild dihedral/crack. Top out, express sassiness, enjoy glamorous panoramas, and scramble down the opposite side to exit.

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rt8grgtum3q...
Route: Tom's Thumb Trail-Mesquite Canyon Trail-Feldspar Trail-Girlie Man 'Sassy'
Type: Out-And-Back
Distance: ~1 mile
Overall Elevation Gain: ~200 feet
Climbing Length: ~110 feet
Structure: Dihedral
Material: Granite
Rating: 5.2
Pitch: Two
Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Date/Time: 2022-01-31 1029

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