Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

Geronimo

5.7
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–Apr
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

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

One of 10 routes catalogued at Apache Leap, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.3 to 5.10b.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Box 8 Ranch

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Nearby · The Magma Gardens · Upper Looner Land · Garland Area
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Geronimo

    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° / 36°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 39°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 43°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 49°

      3 wet

    5. May

      87° / 58°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 68°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      100° / 72°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 71°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      94° / 65°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 55°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 43°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      61° / 35°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Miami, AZ, 14.5 mi away at 3,560 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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