Arizona · Rock climbing · Cochise · Near Whetstone

The Muttonhead

11 routes
5.9 – 5.12a
Sport · Trad
Aug–May
best months

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The Muttonhead climbing area sits in the Douglas Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It is a cluster of climbing spots, with several other named areas right beside it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bisbee show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 12 each month. Carnivore Pinnacle & Lappy McDome and Sheepshead, The are both about 0.1 mile away. Smith Hill Trail is roughly 1.3 miles off, and Cochise Stronghold campground is about 3.9 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Cochise Stronghold

    Campground

    Campground · 3.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Wendy's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    O.K. Corral

    Museum

    Museum · 12 mi from Whetstone

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  • Best time to go · Aug–May

    Best time to visit The Muttonhead

    Best months: August–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

      56° / 32°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 35°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 38°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 44°

      1 wet

    5. May

      81° / 51°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 60°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 63°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 48°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 39°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bisbee 1wnw, AZ, 29.4 mi away at 5,560 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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