Arizona · Rock climbing · Winkelman · Near Superior

Karma Cave

9 routes
5.9 – 5.13b
Sport
Oct–May
best months

Karma Cave is a sport climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Tucson Field Office of Arizona. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Rough Rider Wall, Rough Rider Terrace and Cow Town Buttress all about 0.1 mile away. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The climbing here is all sport, and the grades run from 5.9 up to 5.13b. Karma Crack is a 5.11a route, and Karma Coated is the hardest at 5.13b. Pipe Dreams, a 5.9, and One Hit Wonder, a 5.11d, are also among the options. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average highs near 97°F. Pioneer Pass Campground is about 7.5 miles away, and Six Shooter is about 8.1 miles away.

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    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    McDonald's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Karma Cave

    Best months: October–May. 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

      55° / 33°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 36°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 41°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      76° / 47°

      2 wet

    5. May

      85° / 55°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      96° / 64°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 71°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      95° / 69°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 63°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 33°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Globe #3, AZ, 15.3 mi away at 3,660 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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