Arizona · Rock climbing · Mayer

From Dimples to Pimples

5.10b
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is From Dimples to Pimples open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name From Dimples to Pimples, 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.

This route represents the upper end of the grade spectrum at King Dome, where seven climbs have been catalogued. First ascent by Marty Karabin.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Copper Basin / Thumb Butte Loop · First Canyon aka The Boneyard · Pavilion Wall
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit From Dimples to Pimples

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      53° / 24°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 26°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 32°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 37°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 45°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 40°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 24°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prescott, AZ, 25.7 mi away at 5,205 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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