Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle

Phone a Friend

5.12a
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Nov–Apr
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Phone a Friend, 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 on Becquening Wall at Hairpin Turn Area, this route represents the upper end of the six climbs catalogued at the crag. FA: Ryan Johnson, Eric Fazio-Rhicard (Apr. 2019). EB: Steve Johnson (1998).

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 20 mi

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More in Oracle
  • Nearby · Cactus Ranch · The Expansion Pack. · Lockdown Rock
  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Phone a Friend

    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

      65° / 41°

    2. Feb

      68° / 43°

    3. Mar

      74° / 48°

    4. Apr

      82° / 54°

    5. May

      91° / 62°

    6. Jun

      101° / 72°

    7. Jul

      100° / 74°

    8. Aug

      98° / 73°

    9. Sep

      94° / 69°

    10. Oct

      86° / 59°

    11. Nov

      75° / 48°

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saguaro Np, AZ, 9.3 mi away at 3,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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