Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

Pardon

5.9+
grade
Mixed
style
Oct–May
best months

Is Pardon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Pardon, 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.

Located in the Guard Tower sector of Prison Camp (Gordon Hirabayashi) Area, this climb sits among a dozen routes catalogued here that span 5.6 to 5.10c. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line. First ascent: Ben Burnham, 1999.

Around this trail

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

    Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Butler Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 19 mi

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More in Oracle
  • Nearby · The Expansion Pack. · Lockdown Rock · Choo Choo Rock
  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Pardon

    Best months: October–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° / 35°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 42°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      3 wet

    5. May

      82° / 56°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 66°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 67°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 42°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 36°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oracle 2 Se, AZ, 18.5 mi away at 4,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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