Oak Creek Canyon South Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Guide moderated by Jason Fisher & SNCC

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Oak Creek Canyon is unique in that it has three different trailheads one of which is accessed via the last stop in the loop, the other two are accessed without entering the loop at all. As the North and South zones are generally approached differently, they are split for ease of use.

Oak Creek Canyon South refers to sporadic boulders underneath Mount Wilson near the Beehive Knoll and accessed via the South Oak Creek Trail on SR159. Be prepared to hike.

From the intersection of Charleston Blvd and the 215, drive 9.2 miles west onto SR159 and park at ... Show more
This digital Oak Creek Canyon South climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Oak Creek Canyon South days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Oak Creek Canyon is unique in that it has three different trailheads one of which is accessed via the last stop in the loop, the other two are accessed without entering the loop at all. As the North and South zones are generally approached differently, they are split for ease of use. Oak Creek Canyon South refers to sporadic boulders underneath Mount Wilson near the Beehive Knoll and accessed via the South Oak Creek Trail on SR159. Be prepared to hike. From the intersection of Charleston Blvd and the 215, drive 9.2 miles west onto SR159 and park at the South Oak Creek Trailhead. No fee or reservation required. A designated hiking trail west out of the lot takes you towards the climbs below Mt. Wilson.

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