Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson

Half Baked

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style
Nov–Apr
best months

One of three climbs catalogued in the Bakery sector of Tucson Mountains, sitting at the upper end of the grade range found here. First ascent by Kevin Wagner, David Tellechea.

  • Nearby · The "Gimme Some" Dome · Gate's Pass · Silverbell Boulders - Closed to all
  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Half Baked

    Best months: November–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

      66° / 41°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      68° / 42°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      75° / 47°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 52°

      3 wet

    5. May

      91° / 60°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      100° / 70°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 75°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 73°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      94° / 69°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      86° / 58°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 40°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tucson 11 W, AZ, 4.4 mi away at 2,733 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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