Arizona · Rock climbing · Cochise · Near Whetstone

Butt Hurt

5.12+
grade
Trad Gear
style
Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

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The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Coronado National Forest.

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Located in the Bubble Butt Dome sector of Low Dome (Indian Rock) Area, this route represents the upper end of the five climbs catalogued at the crag. First ascent by James McLean.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Cochise Stronghold

    Campground

    Campground · 3.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Wendy's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    O.K. Corral

    Museum

    Museum · 14 mi from Whetstone

    Livery and horse corral in Tombstone, Arizona (1879-1888)

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More in Whetstone
  • Nearby · Warpath Dome · The Boulder and Main Wall · The Attic
  • Best time to go · Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Butt Hurt

    Best months: February–April and October–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.

    1. Jan

      60° / 29°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      64° / 32°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      70° / 37°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 42°

      2 wet

    5. May

      86° / 50°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      95° / 59°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 64°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 57°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 46°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 35°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      59° / 29°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pearce - Sunsites, AZ, 11.3 mi away at 4,350 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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