Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

Nancy Lee

5.3
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–Apr
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

This is the easiest climb catalogued at Apache Leap, Arizona, where routes span from 5.3 to 5.10b. First ascent: Steve E., Eric Putnam.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Box 8 Ranch

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Nearby · The Magma Gardens · Upper Looner Land · Garland Area
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Nancy Lee

    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

      62° / 36°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 39°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 43°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 49°

      3 wet

    5. May

      87° / 58°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 68°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      100° / 72°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 71°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      94° / 65°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 55°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 43°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      61° / 35°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Miami, AZ, 14.5 mi away at 3,560 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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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