Oak Flat
Campground
Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior
Renaissance Tower
Photo: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 5 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a
- Trad
- Oct–Apr
- best months
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.
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
Pinal City Riparian Area Off Road Prohibition
Agency alert covering Globe Ranger District · Order 03-12-02-24-40 · USFS · Globe Ranger District
Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 12-16-5 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Renaissance Tower is a climbing area in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, within the Globe Ranger District. It sits among a cluster of other climbing areas, including Atlantis North Side, Pancake House and Sunday School Wall (Right), all within a tenth of a mile. The area is managed by the Forest Service, and the nearby Superior weather station sits about 1.3 miles away. The climbing here is all trad, with five routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.10a. The easiest are Attention Deficit at 5.6 and Little Lulu at 5.6, while Sloppy Seconds is the hardest at 5.10a. For those looking to camp, Oak Flat campground is about 1.4 miles away, and the Legends of Superior Trail is about 1.1 miles off.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Edwardo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
On your way back · 2 miIf it rains Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site
Attraction
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More in SuperiorBest time to go · Oct–Apr
Best time to visit Renaissance Tower
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, 1.3 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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