Arizona · Rock climbing · Kearny · Near Superior

Glitter Box Area

Glitter Box AreaPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
27 routes
5.6 – 5.11c
Sport · Mixed · Trad
Oct–Apr
best months

Glitter Box Area is a climbing area in Arizona on county land within a proposed open space unit. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Lower Devil's Canyon and the Totem-Proto Area each about 0.1 mile away and The Coop about 0.2 mile off. The area is managed by county land and is part of a larger network of climbing spots in the region. The climbing here is a mix of styles, with 14 sport routes, 7 mixed routes, 5 trad routes and one top-rope route. Grades run from 5.6 up to 5.11c, with the median around 5.10a. Some of the named routes include Tar Baby (5.6, trad), Changes in Attitude (5.10b, sport) and Ojos del Diablo (5.11c, sport). Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Superior weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 84°F, while July highs reach about 99°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the area, so temperatures on the rock run cooler. Oak Flat campground is about 2.5 miles away, and the Legends of Superior Trail is about 3.7 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6
  • 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 Glitter Box Area

    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, 4.2 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (27)

Damsels in DistressFA: Andy Marquardt Brad Mattingly, /905.10Trickle and ResinFA: Pat Putnam, Eric Putnam, Mark Swank5.10-Hola Larry!FA: David Sampson and Arjun Heimsath5.10+All That GlittersFA: DASampson and Brian Burgess (2011)5.10aDamsel's AreteFA: Arjun Heimsath and David Sampson5.10aHammerheadFA: Pat Gilbreath, Anita Gilbreath, John Sage5.10aSublime LineFA: Mark Trainor & Perry Teeters - 19935.10aAdios LarryFA: Perry Teeters, Manuel Rangle, 4/915.10bChanges in AttitudeFA: Mark Trainor, Perry Teeters, Marty Karabin, 19935.10bGoldFA: DASampson, B.Burgess, G.Buttler,J. Garcia (2011)5.10bSummer AssaultFA: Mark Trainor, Mike Lyden, 8/915.10bTwo Bit ShuffleFA: Mark Trainor, Mike Layden 3/915.10cDonde Esta Larry?FA: Arjun Heimsath and David Sampson5.11-Batteries Not IncludedFA: Leo Henson, Karen Henson5.11aEyes of the World5.11aOjos del DiabloFA: M. Rangel, M. Trainor5.11cTar BabyFA: Eric Putnam and Brad Mattingly 12/915.6Splendid AreteFA: David Sampson and Arjun Heimsath5.7It's Not a Seizure It's a Dance MoveFA: DASampson and Jennifer Cohen (2011)5.8JawsFA: Arjun Heimsath and David Sampson (we think -- please correct)5.8Three AmigosFA: Pat Gilbreath, Anita Gilbreath, John Sage5.8Ample VirginityFA: Eric Putnam and Brad Mattingly 12/915.9Are We Smokin The Same Stuff5.9Can-Am HighwayFA: Mark Trainor, Pat St. Arnud5.9Hidden SplendorFA: Mark Trainor, Perry Teeters, Marty Karabin5.9Route OutFA: Pat Gilbreath, Anita Gilbreath, John Sage5.9World VisionFA: DASampson & L. Reinmuth (2010)5.9+

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