Arizona · Rock climbing · Benson

(2) Short Story

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style
Oct–May
best months

Is (2) Short Story open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name (2) Short Story, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of eight routes catalogued at Reef Rock on Mica Mt., this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.7+ to 5.12a. First ascent: Joe Drago, Cody Jenkins.

  • Nearby · The Tool Shed · Tanque Verde Canyon · Southern Arizona
  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit (2) Short Story

    Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      59° / 33°

    2. Feb

      62° / 35°

    3. Mar

      69° / 40°

    4. Apr

      75° / 45°

    5. May

      84° / 52°

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

    7. Jul

      91° / 65°

    8. Aug

      89° / 64°

    9. Sep

      86° / 59°

    10. Oct

      78° / 50°

    11. Nov

      68° / 39°

    12. Dec

      59° / 34°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kartchner Caverns, AZ, 19.5 mi away at 4,690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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