Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

Atlantis #1

Atlantis #1Photo: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
9 routes
V2 – V4
Bouldering
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Atlantis #1 open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Atlantis #1 is a climbing area in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, about 2.4 miles from the town of Superior. The Forest Service manages the land. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Superior show March highs around 72°F and November highs around 72°F, while July highs reach about 99°F and winter lows sit in the mid-40s. Several other climbing areas sit right next to Atlantis #1, including Guppie Wall, Davey Jones Locker and Atlantis #2, all about 0.1 mile away. For a hike, the Legends of Superior Trail is about 2 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 0.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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More in Superior
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Atlantis #1

    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

      62° / 44°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 46°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 55°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 64°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 73°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 77°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      97° / 76°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 72°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 63°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 52°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 44°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 2.4 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)

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