Oak Flat
Campground
Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Kearny · Near Superior
Advantage Arête
- 5.8
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Oct–Apr
- best months
One of nine climbs catalogued at Faulty Towers, this route sits at the lower end of the grade span found across the crag. First ascent by Arjun Heimsath and David Sampson.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Jalapeños
Restaurant
On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6If it rains Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site
Attraction
In town
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Best time to visit Advantage Arête
Best months: October–April. 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.
Jan
62° / 44°
5 wet
Feb
65° / 46°
6 wet
Mar
72° / 49°
5 wet
Apr
78° / 55°
2 wet
May
87° / 64°
2 wet
Jun
97° / 73°
2 wet
Jul
99° / 77°
5 wet
Aug
97° / 76°
7 wet
Sep
93° / 72°
4 wet
Oct
84° / 63°
3 wet
Nov
72° / 52°
3 wet
Dec
62° / 44°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 3.4 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
