Arizona · Rock climbing · Winkelman · Near Superior

Aces and Eights

5.10a
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–May
best months

One of 19 routes catalogued at North Buttress, spanning 5.10+ to 5.12c. First ascent SA & DC 2012.

Around this trail

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

    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    McDonald's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Nearby · The Coop · Totem-Proto Area · Glitter Box Area
  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Aces and Eights

    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

      55° / 33°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 36°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 41°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      76° / 47°

      2 wet

    5. May

      85° / 55°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      96° / 64°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 71°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      95° / 69°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 63°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 33°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Globe #3, AZ, 15.3 mi away at 3,660 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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