Homestead
Climbing Sections:
- Bone Town (13)
- Finland - Tufa City (20)
- Finland Terrace (19)
- Karma Cave (9)
- Marley Wall (5)
- Mouse Wall (13)
- North Buttress (2)
- Rough Rider Wall (6)
- Slate Nation (31)
- Welcome Wall (8)
About Homestead:
| Arizona's OTHER limestone sport canyon sits on the southern slopes of the Mescal Mountains north of Winkleman and the Gila River. Mostly routes for the hardman, but has some good 10s and below. Routes can get as long as 100 feet, gobbling up to 16 quickdraws! The limestone here isn't like its cousin stone at Jacks Canyon; it is 100% killer limestone, not very pocketed. Excellent climbing with a massive amount of new route potential, just close the gates behind you!!! You will pass through state trust land, the camping & climbing is on BLM land. Cinco De Homestead - Annual end of season party held on the weekend closest to the 5th of May. Usually signals the end of the season because hot weather is upon us. The Guide is available for Free at http://www.huecorockranch.com/images/Homestead.pdf . |
| Nearest town or city: | Winkelman/Globe |
| Directions: | Although the shortest distance from the Valley is via Hwy60 from Superior to Globe, then so. on Hwy77(44mi from Superior), it may take longer due to the drive through the towns. From Superior it's probably quicker to take Hwy177 SE to Winkleman, then north on state route 77 for approx. 15 miles (47mi). From two lanes, you will enter a section of hwy. with a passing lane. Once this ends the road contours downhill. Slow down and make a right turn where the 2nd guardrail begins. (Just N. of mile marker 153, and S. of Dripping Spgs Rd.) Drop down to first gate and follow this road for 2.75 miles to it's end. This dirt road can be very rough, but I've seen 2WD vehicles make it (if you make it up the first big hill, the rest is cake). Please remember to close all three gates behind you!!! From parking proceed straight south from large cairn down trail and across first small wash. For the "creek" approach, stay straight on this trail for about 1/4mi. till it drops down into canyon bottom. Go left (upstream) about 1/4mi. in easy creek bed to first sizable wall on left which is "Welcome Wall". |
| Latitude, Longitude: | 33.14883, -110.79960 |
| Access Issues: | |
| Camping: | Yes |
| When to Climb: | Autumn |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Year |
| Books: | Downloadable PDF format Guide available at http://www.huecorockranch.com/images/Homestead.pdf |
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