Arizona · Rock climbing · Winkelman · Near Superior

The Mouse Wall

31 routes
5.7 – 5.11a
Sport · Top Rope
Oct–May
best months

The Mouse Wall is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Tucson Field Office of Arizona, about 15 miles from Globe. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Finland Terrace and Tufa City each about 0.1 mile away and Cow Town Buttress about 0.2 mile off. The area is managed by the BLM. The climbing here is mostly sport, with 30 sport routes and one top-rope route among the 31 listed. Grades run from 5.7 to 5.11-, with the median at 5.9. Some of the named routes include Gadget at 5.7, Ratatouille at 5.8, and D-con at 5.11-. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Globe show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average highs near 97°F. Pioneer Pass Campground and Six Shooter, both about 7 to 8 miles away, are the closest campgrounds.

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    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.3 mi from the trail
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    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 The Mouse Wall

    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, 15.2 mi away at 3,660 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (31)

Itchy & ScratchyFA: Dora Rollins5.10+Well Hung MinnieFA: Dora Rollins5.10+Mighty Minne MouseFA: Dora Rollins/David Stephens5.10aMice and MenFA: David Ianuzzi5.10a/bMouse of Christmas PastFA: Erik Hamilton5.10bRed Hot RodentFA: Dave lannuzzi5.10b3 Blind Mice - 5.10cFA: Dustin/Larry M.5.10b/cJerryFA: larry M5.10cSharp-ChedderFA: christian/larry M5.10cSuicidal mouseFA: David Stephens5.10cMouse TrapFA: Kevin hogan5.10dSlow PokeFA: Sally Hennessee/David Stephens5.10dD-conFA: Kevin H.5.11-Speedy GonzalesFA: Louie Anderson/David Stephens5.11aGadgetFA: Jeff wilson5.7Country MouseFA: David Stephens5.8Mystery Mouse 15.8Mystery Mouse 25.8Mystery Mouse 35.8Pinky and The BrainFA: Kevin hogan5.8RatatouilleFA: Jesper/Lydia5.8The MouseFA: Ron Roach5.8City MouseFA: David Stephens5.9Danger MouseFA: David Stephens5.9Dawn Of MouseFA: Ron Roach/Davit Stephens5.9Mighty MouseFA: toproped off the mouse5.9Monterey JackFA: Jeff wilson5.9Sidestep MinnieFA: Dora Rollins5.9VERMINFA: Larry M5.9Wide MouseFA: Ron Roach5.9TomFA: Ron Roach5.9-

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