Little tower
- 5.7
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Feb–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Little tower open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Little tower, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure
Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety
Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of five routes catalogued at Zone-tail Buttress, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range found at the crag. First ascent by Drew Peltier, Jo Merson.
Local outfitters
- Canyon Outfitters Sedona40 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
West Clear CreekRock climbing · ~21 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Quickie WallRock climbing · ~22 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Anti-CragRock climbing · ~22 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
West Clear CreekRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Middle SectionRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
John Doe WallRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Log Jam areaRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
John Rae DomeRock climbing · ~24 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Tonto ButtressRock climbing · ~24 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Whipper WallRock climbing · ~24 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Also worth it near here
- Sharp Creek GroupCamping · ~1 min drive
Pine ViewHiking · ~2 min drivePhoto: cogdogblog, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
Good EnoughMountain biking · ~4 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Strawberry MountainSummit · ~4 min drivePhoto: Cogdog, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Little tower
Best months: February–May and September–November. 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.
Jan
54° / 30°
Feb
57° / 32°
Mar
64° / 36°
Apr
70° / 41°
May
79° / 48°
Jun
88° / 58°
Jul
91° / 65°
Aug
89° / 62°
Sep
84° / 57°
Oct
74° / 46°
Nov
63° / 36°
Dec
53° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Natural Brg, AZ, 2.9 mi away at 4,608 ft. The station sits about 800 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.