Arizona · Rock climbing · Apache Junction · Near Superior

Northwest Pinnacles

Northwest PinnaclesPhoto: Sean Foster, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
7 routes
5.4 – 5.8+
Trad
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Northwest Pinnacles open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mesa Ranger District. It doesn't name Northwest Pinnacles, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mesa Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Northwest Pinnacles is a climbing area in Arizona with 7 routes. It offers climbing on rock, with 3 distinct difficulty grades. The area is managed as a state park.

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  • Sleep close

    Goldfield Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 1.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

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

    Glass Blowers

    Gallery

    On your way back · 9 mi

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Northwest Pinnacles

    Best months: November–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

      67° / 43°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 60°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      103° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 76°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      99° / 71°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      88° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 50°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 42°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ, 1.4 mi away at 2,070 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.

Routes (7)

Pickle, The(1)

The Pickle5.4

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