Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

The Praying Monk

The Praying MonkPhoto: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
5 routes
5.3 – 5.12-
Sport · Trad
Oct–Apr
best months

The Praying Monk is a climbing area in Echo Canyon Park on county land in Arizona, about 0.1 miles from Boulder Canyon. The park is managed by the county, and the spot sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Pinnacle Peak weather station show March highs around 72°F and October highs near 83°F, while July highs reach about 99°F. Boulder Canyon and Cholla Trail are both about 0.1 mile away. Gargoyle Wall and Camelback Mountain are roughly half a mile off.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit The Praying Monk

    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.

    1. Jan

      64° / 43°

    2. Feb

      66° / 45°

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 54°

    5. May

      87° / 62°

    6. Jun

      96° / 71°

    7. Jul

      99° / 76°

    8. Aug

      98° / 75°

    9. Sep

      94° / 71°

    10. Oct

      83° / 61°

    11. Nov

      72° / 50°

    12. Dec

      63° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacle Peak, AZ, 15.8 mi away at 2,565 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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