Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Prescott

Fair Oaks Boulders

5 routes
V2 – V6
Bouldering
Mar–May, Oct
best months

Is Fair Oaks Boulders open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Fair Oaks Boulders, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Fair Oaks Boulders is a bouldering area in the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among the boulders and rock faces of the district, and the closest town is Chino Valley, about 12 miles away. The climbing here is all bouldering, with five routes spread across the boulders. The grades run from V2 to V6, with the median at V4. The routes include Tall Rift (V2), Unhinged (V3), Two Black Aretes (V4), Tall Face (V5) and Ricochet (V6). The area is a compact cluster of boulders rather than a long route, so a single visit can cover several problems. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Chino Valley weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Other outdoor spots are close by. The Stringfield and Lost Shoe hikes are both within about 4 miles, and the Dennys and Almosta mountain biking trails are just under 5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Fair Oaks Boulders

    Best months: March–May and October. 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

      54° / 24°

    2. Feb

      57° / 27°

    3. Mar

      65° / 32°

    4. Apr

      71° / 37°

    5. May

      80° / 45°

    6. Jun

      91° / 54°

    7. Jul

      93° / 62°

    8. Aug

      91° / 60°

    9. Sep

      86° / 53°

    10. Oct

      76° / 41°

    11. Nov

      63° / 30°

    12. Dec

      53° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chino Valley, AZ, 12 mi away at 4,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (5)

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