Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
Campground
Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle
Dragon's Back
- 5.10-
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Oct–May
- best months
Is Dragon's Back open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Dragon's Back, so check the source for the area it covers.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
Agency closure covering Santa Catalina Ranger District · Order 03-05-05-26-009 · USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Located in Dragon Tower at Prison Camp (Gordon Hirabayashi) Area, this route sits in the middle range of the 12 climbs catalogued here, which span 5.6 to 5.10c. First ascent: Pochay, Olson, 93.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Butler Hall
Fast food
On your way back · 5 miIf it rains Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewpoint
On your way back · 19 mi
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More in Oracle- Nearby · The Expansion Pack. · Lockdown Rock · Choo Choo Rock
Best time to go · Oct–May
Best time to visit Dragon's Back
Best months: October–May. 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
56° / 35°
6 wet
Feb
58° / 37°
6 wet
Mar
64° / 42°
6 wet
Apr
71° / 46°
3 wet
May
82° / 56°
2 wet
Jun
92° / 66°
3 wet
Jul
91° / 69°
9 wet
Aug
90° / 67°
11 wet
Sep
86° / 63°
7 wet
Oct
77° / 52°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 42°
4 wet
Dec
55° / 36°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oracle 2 Se, AZ, 18.5 mi away at 4,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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