Arizona · Rock climbing · Gold Canyon · Near Superior

Carney Springs Wall

Carney Springs WallPhoto: David Taylor from Coeur d Alene, United States, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
5 routes
5.7 – 5.11a/b
Trad · Sport
Nov–Apr
best months

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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

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Carney Springs Wall is a climbing area in the Superstition Wilderness, part of the Tonto National Forest's Mesa Ranger District in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the wall lies within designated wilderness. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Apache Junction show January highs around 67°F and lows near 43°F. That station sits well below the wall, so temperatures at the wall run cooler. Several other spots are close by. The Wave Cave Trail and Carney Springs Trail are both within a mile. Nosepicker Pinnacles and Fortress, The are climbing areas about a mile and a half away. Tortilla Campground is about 9 miles off for anyone planning an overnight stay.

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Carney Springs Wall

    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° / 43°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 60°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      103° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 76°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      99° / 71°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      88° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 50°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 42°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ, 7.3 mi away at 2,070 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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