Arizona · Rock climbing · Payson · Near Blue Ridge

Gramps

5.9+
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Payson Ranger District. It doesn't name Gramps, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Payson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Located on Butterfly Wall at Christopher Creek Gorge, this climb sits in the middle range of the 18 routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.7 to 5.12a. First ascent: Brent Bingham,. Mark Mueller, Manny Rangel.

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    Christopher Creek Group

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Gramps

    Best months: March–May and September–November. 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° / 25°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 27°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 31°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 59°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 40°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 25°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pleasant Valley, AZ, 15.4 mi away at 5,183 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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