Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

Nirvana

5.8
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–Apr
best months

One of three routes catalogued on the East Face of Dromedary Peak, where climbs range from 5.8 to 5.9. First ascent by MK & HD, 2/94.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Picket Post Dispersed

    Campground

    Campground · 2.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Buckboard City Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi
  • If it rains

    Observation Lookout

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Nirvana

    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° / 44°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 46°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 55°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 64°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 73°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 77°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      97° / 76°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 72°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 63°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 52°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 44°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 9.3 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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