Arizona · Rock climbing · Paulden · Near Prescott

Gunks Traverse (exit)

5.6
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–May, Oct
best months

The easiest route among the nine climbs catalogued at Timmies West, Arizona. First ascent: Steve Mcgee, Josh Gross, Dave Wilcox.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Gunks Traverse (exit)

    Best months: March–May and 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

      54° / 24°

    2. Feb

      57° / 27°

    3. Mar

      65° / 32°

    4. Apr

      71° / 37°

    5. May

      80° / 45°

    6. Jun

      91° / 54°

    7. Jul

      93° / 62°

    8. Aug

      91° / 60°

    9. Sep

      86° / 53°

    10. Oct

      76° / 41°

    11. Nov

      63° / 30°

    12. Dec

      53° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chino Valley, AZ, 7.3 mi away at 4,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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