Arizona · Rock climbing · Kearny · Near Superior

Hackberry Creek

25 routes
5.6 – 5.11a
Trad · Sport · Mixed
Oct–Apr
best months

Hackberry Creek is a climbing area in Arizona on county land within a proposed open space unit. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Glitter Box Area and Totem-Proto Area each about 0.2 miles away and Lower Devil's Canyon about 0.3 miles off. The area is managed by the county and is part of a larger network of climbing spots in the region. The climbing here is a mix of trad and sport routes, with 14 trad and 10 sport routes among the 25 listed. Grades run from 5.6 to 5.11a, with the median at 5.9. Some of the named routes include Loose Roof (5.6, trad), Centerpiece (5.9, sport) and Secret Tunnels (5.11a, trad). 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. That station sits about 900 feet lower than the area, so temperatures at Hackberry Creek run cooler.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 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 Hackberry Creek

    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 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (25)

Oh My doG!FA: DA Sampson and Marcy Makarewicz5.10Phoenix Two Step5.10Graphics BongFA: Brad Mattingly and Andy Marquardt 19915.10-KynykismFA: M. Geninatti, J. Kynyk, L. Arndt, DAS (2009)5.10-Recession AreteFA: DASampson and J. Garcia (2009)5.10-Mission Accomplished5.10aUnknown (Centerpiece Area - East Face)5.10aPsychoactive5.10a/bImmoral InclineFA: Leo Bunuel, Jeff Giek, Matt Hudson, Jim Acuna, 4/19965.10cLady in RedFA: 12/92 Mark Trainor5.10dSecret TunnelsFA: Mathew Mouritsen & Double T5.11aLoose RoofFA: Bill Dacier, Jim Sweat5.6Disappointment5.7Easy StreetFA: Mark Trainor, Jay Clark5.7I Have Faith TooFA: DASampson and G. Hundal (2009)5.7Just Say YoFA: Steve Tucker5.7No Sweat Arete5.7Aint Nothing but a ThingFA: Bill Dacier & Jim Sweat5.8Smokin' The ToadFA: Jeff Geik,Leo Bunuel5.8Tuckered OutFA: Bill Dacier / Jim Sweat5.8A Dog's Bark (The Great Roof)FA: Pat Gilbreath and Anita Gilbreath5.9CenterpieceFA: Mark Trainor & Brad Mattingly - 19935.9Dacite ConspiracyFA: Mark Trainor, Perry Teeters5.9Free WillyFA: 9/93 Mark Trainor, Perry Teeters5.9Right OnFA: 11/93 Mark Trainor, Brad Mattingly5.9

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