Arizona · Rock climbing · Scottsdale

Hog Heaven

3 routes
5.8 – 5.11b
Trad
Oct–Apr
best months

Hog Heaven is a climbing area in the Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve in Arizona, on county land. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Main Wall and Upper Wall each about 0.1 mile away and McDowell Mountains about half a mile off. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Pinnacle Peak weather station show March highs around 72°F and November highs around 72°F, while July highs average near 99°F. The area has three trad routes, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.11b. Impending Doom is 5.8, Numb Nuts is 5.10, and Fist Grease is 5.11b. For a hike, Boulder Trail is about 0.6 mile away and Sven Towers Trail about 0.8 mile. Box Bar campground is roughly 9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Hog Heaven

    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

      64° / 43°

    2. Feb

      66° / 45°

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 54°

    5. May

      87° / 62°

    6. Jun

      96° / 71°

    7. Jul

      99° / 76°

    8. Aug

      98° / 75°

    9. Sep

      94° / 71°

    10. Oct

      83° / 61°

    11. Nov

      72° / 50°

    12. Dec

      63° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacle Peak, AZ, 5 mi away at 2,565 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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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