Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

Not So Steep

Not So SteepPhoto: Debbie, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
8 routes
5.7 – 5.10
Sport · Trad
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Not So Steep open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Not So Steep, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Not So Steep is a climbing area in Arizona's Pusch Ridge Wilderness, within the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits in the wilderness, which sets it apart as a remote, backcountry destination. The climbing here is sport and trad, with eight routes in total. Seven are sport, and one is trad. Grades range from 5.7 to 5.10. Among the routes are "Not So Steep" at 5.9 and "Your N Spot" at 5.10, along with "Always Use Protection," a trad route at 5.7. The area is close to several other climbing spots. The Steep is about 0.1 mile away, and Delta Dome is about 0.2 mile away. North Sabino Canyon Park is about 0.6 mile away for hiking, and Spencer Canyon offers camping about 0.9 mile away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Spencer Canyon

    Campground

    Campground · 0.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sawmill Run

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 13 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Not So Steep

    Best months: March–November. 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

      50° / 34°

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

    4. Apr

      62° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

    10. Oct

      68° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

    12. Dec

      49° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 4.1 mi away at 7,027 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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