Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

Forehand Wall

5 routes
5.4 – 5.9+
Sport · Trad
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Forehand Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Forehand Wall, 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.

Forehand Wall is a climbing area in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, part of the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits within designated wilderness. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 74°F and October highs around 86°F, while June and July average highs near 100°F. The climbing here is sport and trad, with five routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.9+. Scorpling is the easiest at 5.4, and Metasoma is the only trad route at 5.8. Scorpion King and Meteor Shower are both 5.9+ sport routes. Left Hand Wall and Hairpin Boulders are climbing areas about 0.1 mile away. Gordon Hirabayashi Campground is about 2.3 miles off for an overnight stay.

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    Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
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    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 20 mi

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Forehand 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

      65° / 41°

    2. Feb

      68° / 43°

    3. Mar

      74° / 48°

    4. Apr

      82° / 54°

    5. May

      91° / 62°

    6. Jun

      101° / 72°

    7. Jul

      100° / 74°

    8. Aug

      98° / 73°

    9. Sep

      94° / 69°

    10. Oct

      86° / 59°

    11. Nov

      75° / 48°

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saguaro Np, AZ, 9.3 mi away at 3,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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