Oak Flat
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Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior
The Pond
Photo: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 80 routes
- 5.5 – 5.13a
- Sport · Trad
- Oct–Apr
- best months
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Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Pond, The, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure
Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Motorized Trail 360 Emergency Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Globe Ranger District · Order 03-12-02-26-35 · USFS · Globe Ranger District
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Agency alert covering Globe Ranger District · Order 03-12-02-26-03 · USFS · Globe Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Pond is a climbing area in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, about 1.9 miles from the Superior weather station. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Renaissance Tower and Queen Creek Canyon each about half a mile away and Barracuda Boulders about 0.6 miles off. The area is a sport climbing destination, with 79 sport routes and one trad route among its 80 routes. Grades run from 5.5 up to 5.13+, with the median around 5.10b. Some of the named routes include Next To Nothing at 5.5, Cowboy at 5.10a and The Emerald at 5.13+. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Superior station show March highs around 72°F and November highs around 72°F, while July highs reach about 99°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the climbing area, so temperatures at the Pond run cooler.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Edwardo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
On your way back · 3 miIf it rains Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site
Attraction
In town
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More in Superior
Renaissance TowerRock climbingPhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)0.5 mi
Queen Creek CanyonRock climbingPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.5 mi
Campground bouldersRock climbingPhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)0.6 mi- Barracuda BouldersRock climbingPhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)0.6 mi
- Oak FlatCamping1 mi
- Legends of Superior TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Arnett Canyon Trail #218Hiking4.7 mi
- Telegraph Canyon TrailHiking5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Diamond ButtressRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Wounded Knee WallRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Renaissance TowerRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Queen Creek CanyonRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Campground bouldersRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Barracuda BouldersRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Atlantis North SideRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Kevin Dooley from Chander, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Oak Flat BoulderingRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Pancake HouseRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Lost WallRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Best time to visit The Pond
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.
Jan
62° / 44°
5 wet
Feb
65° / 46°
6 wet
Mar
72° / 49°
5 wet
Apr
78° / 55°
2 wet
May
87° / 64°
2 wet
Jun
97° / 73°
2 wet
Jul
99° / 77°
5 wet
Aug
97° / 76°
7 wet
Sep
93° / 72°
4 wet
Oct
84° / 63°
3 wet
Nov
72° / 52°
3 wet
Dec
62° / 44°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 1.9 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (80)
Pocket Pulling PansiesFA: Eric Agaciewski, Chris Bastek, Steve Dison(Fall 2008)5.10The WardenFA: Craig Keaty - '965.10Arete HorizonFA: Chris Bastek & Eric Agaciewski (March, 2004)5.10aCowboyFA: Chad Cooper (12/94)5.10aPocket PuzzleFA: Craig Keaty5.10aRock LobsterFA: Marty Karabin (4/07)5.10aWeak SisterFA: Ken Mills, Dave Sabocan, 19945.10aUnknown5.10a/bPocket Party5.10bPocket Pow-WowFA: Fred AmRhein, 11/965.10bYouth is BeautyFA: Fred AmRhein (4/99)5.10bLeave Your Money On the DresserFA: Bill Paul, Marty Karabin, Robert Olson5.10b/cClose CallFA: Fred AmRhein & Gene Reeck (10/06)5.10cIn SeamFA: Fred AmRhein (2002)5.10cLiquid SunshineFA: Gordon Ogden? & Russ Keith - 935.10cNoah's ArkFA: Marty Karabin (4/07)5.10cNothing Lasts ForeverFA: Lisa Barnes & Scott Aldinger5.10cNothing To ItFA: Scott Aldinger, Fred AmRhein & Lisa Schmitz, Dec 19965.10cOut on ParoleFA: Craig Keaty '945.10cSpace HogFA: LB/SA/FT5.10cThe Crosses Are FreeFA: Fred AmRhein (4/99)5.10cNinja SchoolFA: 04/07 MK5.10dRocky Horror Picture ShowFA: Marty Karabin, William Haeberle, Bill Paul - May '075.10dAdamantasaurus Flacciphallicus PhDFA: 4/3/2012, Fred AmRhein and Christopher Bastek5.11aMain SqueezeFA: Craig Keaty (2/03)5.11aThe Big Weld ShowFA: Fred AmRhein & Gene Reeck (1/06)5.11aCasting ShadowsFA: C. Keaty & M. Lepinsky5.11bMona LisaFA: FA/MA/LB/CR5.11bThe Soft ParadeFA: Marty Karabin5.11bWild Wild WestFA: Marty Karabin (2007)5.11bIs Nothing SacredFA: Fred AmRhein, Michelle AmRhein5.11b/cCluelessFA: Marty Karabin - 075.11cInterloper5.11cLoc-TiteFA: Marty Karabin, Bill Burns, January 19955.11cCrazy FingersFA: Gordon Ogden, Russ Keith 19915.11c/dNothing But AirFA: Fred AmRhein, Michelle AmRhein5.11c/dMistaken IdentityFA: Craig Keaty (year unknown)5.11dHot HouseFA: Ken Mills '955.12+Blisters in the SunFA: Fred AmRhein, Lisa Barnes5.12aNothing's ThereFA: Fred AmRhein, Michelle AmRhein5.12aTime ShareFA: Fred AmRhein*5.12a/bJust Can't Get AnyFA: GV/CC5.12bPompasfucFA: Aaron Adams and Aaron Draude5.12bReturn From the Great Mormon ExperienceFA: Chad Cooper5.12bEndomorph ManFA: Craig Keaty 19955.12cDeath RowFA: Craig Keaty, 19955.12dHot LineFA: Craig Keaty 19935.12dThe EmeraldFA: Craig Keaty '975.13+Desert DevilFA: Craig Keaty, 19955.13aNext To NothingFA: Scott Aldinger & Lisa Schmitz, Nov. 19975.5Pony ExpressFA: Robert Olson, Marty Karabin, Bill Paul5.5Princess Jordini and Her Magic Flute5.5Fat Boy Goes to the Pond5.6Pocket WarmerFA: Fred AmRhein et al5.6Unknown Route5.6Christmas ChocolateFA: Fred AmRhein, et al.5.7Chutes and Ladders5.7DeetFA: July 075.7Nothings RightFA: Scott Aldinger and Lisa Schmitz5.7Pockets Are Stronger Than PartnersFA: Ronnie Miller, 9/30/185.7Young and Reckless5.7Easy Pool5.7+Adventure QuestFA: Marty k5.8Dead Pool5.8Follow Your HeartFA: Fred AmRhein, et al.5.8God Save The Ta TasFA: Fred AmRhein5.8Natural Wonder5.8Nothing ShockingFA: Eric Ebele & Tom Volo (September, 2007)5.8Nothings Left5.8Sappy Love SongFA: Maryt Karabin, Bill Burns5.8Winds of Change5.8Dreaming of Chocolate BunniesFA: Christopher Bastek, Michael Farrar, Stuart Speckner April 4 20205.8-Beer and Dead Animals5.9CowgirlFA: Marty Karabin5.9GatekeeperFA: FA: Craig Keaty, SA: Craig Streit (November 2018)5.9Great Short RouteFA: Fred AmRhein, Felicia Terry, 1998?5.9Kitty LitterFA: Paul Dief & KC5.9Nothing Becomes Her5.9Takin it to the StreetFA: Marty Karabin (5/07)5.9The Casting CouchFA: Ronnie Miller, Christopher Bastek, Thomas Park5.9
