Christopher Creek Cg
Campground
Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Payson · Near Blue Ridge
Beatnik Boogie
- 5.10a
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Beatnik Boogie open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Beatnik Boogie, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure
Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety
Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of 18 routes catalogued at Christopher Creek Gorge, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.7 to 5.12a range. First ascent: Bob Petit, Scott Duemler, Aaron Collins.
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Best time to visit Beatnik Boogie
Best months: March–May and September–November. 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
53° / 25°
5 wet
Feb
56° / 27°
5 wet · 1 snow
Mar
61° / 31°
5 wet
Apr
68° / 36°
3 wet
May
76° / 42°
3 wet
Jun
86° / 49°
3 wet
Jul
88° / 59°
9 wet
Aug
87° / 59°
10 wet
Sep
82° / 52°
6 wet
Oct
72° / 40°
3 wet
Nov
62° / 30°
3 wet
Dec
52° / 25°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pleasant Valley, AZ, 15.6 mi away at 5,183 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
