Arizona · Rock climbing · Scottsdale

AMC Boulder

AMC BoulderPhoto: SocialMediaAdventure, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
8 routes
5.6 – 5.10b
Trad · Sport
Oct–Apr
best months

AMC Boulder is a climbing area in Pinnacle Peak Park in Arizona, on land managed by the city. It is a single boulder within the park's cluster of climbing spots, close to several other formations and a trail. The cooler months are the best time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March and November highs around 72°F with lows near 50°F, while July highs average about 99°F. Other climbing is close by. Cactus Flower West and Pinnacle Peak are each about 0.1 mile away, Y-Crack Boulder is about 0.3 mile off, and Pinacle Peak Trail is about 0.2 mile away for anyone who wants to hike between sessions.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit AMC Boulder

    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.

    1. Jan

      64° / 43°

    2. Feb

      66° / 45°

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 54°

    5. May

      87° / 62°

    6. Jun

      96° / 71°

    7. Jul

      99° / 76°

    8. Aug

      98° / 75°

    9. Sep

      94° / 71°

    10. Oct

      83° / 61°

    11. Nov

      72° / 50°

    12. Dec

      63° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacle Peak, AZ, 0.2 mi away at 2,565 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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