Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

The Funny Farm

The Funny FarmPhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
12 routes
5.7 – 5.11a
Sport · Trad
Oct–Apr
best months

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

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The Funny Farm is a climbing area in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, a cluster of rock faces and routes that sit among several other climbing spots. It is a compact, close-knit destination, with multiple climbing areas within a short distance of one another. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Superior show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 84°F, while July and August average near 99°F. The area has 12 routes, a mix of sport and trad climbing, with grades ranging from 5.7 to 5.11. Some of the named routes include Pole Dancing Dragons (5.8, sport), Little Lost Lion (5.9, trad) and Jesus is Real (5.11, sport). Several climbing areas lie just 0.1 mile away, including Little England Wall, Kitty Pool and Pancake House. Oak Flat campground is about 1.5 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 1.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Edwardo's Pizzeria

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit The Funny Farm

    Best months: October–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

      62° / 44°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 46°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 55°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 64°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 73°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 77°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      97° / 76°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 72°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 63°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 52°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 44°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 1.2 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (12)

Curley the Spandex AlienFA: Justine Poole, Clay Lippincott - Aug 20205.10c/dFirst DanceFA: Stephen Baklund, Clay Lippincott, Tyler Eglen, David Jacobs, Ryan Myers5.10c/dJesus is RealFA: Scott Duemler, Aaron Peterson, Michael Genovese5.11Rocket ManFA: Clay Lippincott5.11aEspecialFA: Ryan Myers, David Jacobs, Clay Lippincott, Tyler Eglen5.7SpaceballFA: Tyler Eglen, Clay Lippincott, David Jacobs, Ryan Myers5.7Unknown (Trad)5.7Decompressing the DelusionsFA: Tyler Eglen5.8Pole Dancing DragonsFA: Clay Lippincott, David Jacobs, Ryan Myers, Tyler Eglen5.8Seats of EvilFA: Clay Lippincott, Tyler Eglen, David Jacobs, Ryan Myers5.8Serious EnthusiasmFA: Ryan Myers, David Jacobs, Clay Lippincott, Tyler Eglen5.8Little Lost LionFA: Ryan Myers, Clay Lippincott FA, FFA S. Duemler5.9

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