Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

3D crack

5.10+
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–Nov
best months

Is 3D crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name 3D crack, 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.

Located in the Boa boa sector, this is one of the few routes catalogued at Wilderness of Rocks. First ascent: DaveT, Zach Coverdale.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Spencer Canyon

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Iron Door Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 13 mi

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More in Oracle
  • Nearby · Wilderness of Rocks · Zester cluster · Wilderness of Rocks Domes
  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit 3D crack

    Best months: March–November. 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

      50° / 34°

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

    4. Apr

      62° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

    10. Oct

      68° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

    12. Dec

      49° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 5.2 mi away at 7,027 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag

Wilderness of Rocks — the crag this route is on
Wilderness of Rocks, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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