Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Africa Boulder

10 routes
V0 – V11
Bouldering
Nov–Apr
best months

Africa Boulder is a bouldering area in Phoenix South Mountain Park, on city land in Phoenix, Arizona. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Seven Samurai, The Amphitheatre and The Studio all about 0.1 mile away, and World Boulder at a similar distance. The park's trails, including the Young Man Trail and the Mormon Loop Trail, lie within half a mile. The bouldering here is all on the V scale, with 10 routes ranging from V0 to V11. The easiest is Camel Toes at V0, and the hardest is Scarface at V11. Slo-Mo is a V4- boulder with a first ascent by Chris Maker, and Hairy Cleavage is a V7. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Phoenix show January highs around 67°F and lows near 42°F, while summer highs climb into the 100s. That station sits about 600 feet lower than the boulders, so temperatures on the rock run a little cooler.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Africa Boulder

    Best months: November–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.

    1. Jan

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 3.8 mi away at 1,155 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (10)