Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

Dragon's Butt

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style
Oct–May
best months

Is Dragon's Butt open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Dragon's Butt, so check the source for the area it covers.

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 of the grade range among the 12 climbs catalogued at the crag. First ascent: Pochay, Olson, 93.

Around this trail

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

    Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Butler Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If 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 Butt

    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.

    1. Jan

      56° / 35°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 42°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      3 wet

    5. May

      82° / 56°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 66°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 67°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 42°

      4 wet

    12. 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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