Tom's Thumb McDowell Mountains

Tom's Thumb (3.925ft.) on the right is a vast granite outcropping at the northern end of the McDowell Mountains. It can be seen from most of north Scottsdale and is a very popular rock climbing location.Tom's Thumb is a notable McDowell Mountain landmark named after Tom Kreuser, one of the patriarchs of Valley rock climbers who first ascended it in 1964.  this view is from the East side.