Weavers Needle (4553 ft / 1388 m) is located in the Tonto National Forest about 30 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona. The easiest route is forth class. This trip was a Sierra Club Desert Peaks Section Outing led by Tina and Tom Bowman and Doug Mantle.
ContentsWeavers Needle from the EastResting on the trail Doug Mantle leading up the first pitch. Centipede Climbing up to the notch between the two pinnacles. On the Summit of Weavers Needle Topographic Map of Weavers Needle Approach Weavers Needle from the EastWe scrambled up to the base of the chute between the two pinnacles. From there there are two forth class pitches to the notch. From the notch we headed up the south of the face and around to the west over second and third class rock to the summit of the higher north pinnacle. Photo by Alex Amies, Nov 4, 2006 |
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Two trails have their beginning at the N end of the parking lot. Choose the trail on the right, hiking about 50 yards to the signed junction of the Bluff Springs Trail and the Dutchmans Trail. Bear left on the signed Bluff Springs Trail and follow it 3 miles N to a junction with the Terrapin Trail. Turn left on the Terrapin Trail and hike to Bluff Saddle. Hike cross-country through brushy terrain toward Weavers Needle.
Rope up at the base of the west side of Weavers Needle. Climb two pitches of fourth class to a notch between the two pinnacles. Climb the south face of the north pinnacle up a short 3rd class pitch. Follow second and third class rock up and left to the summit.