Arizona · Rock climbing · Kearny · Near Superior

Right On

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–Apr
best months

One of 25 routes catalogued at Hackberry Creek, spanning 5.6 to 5.11a. First ascent 11/93 Mark Trainor, Brad Mattingly.

Around this trail

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

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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More in Superior
  • Nearby · Glitter Box Area · Totem-Proto Area · The Coop
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Right On

    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

      62° / 44°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 46°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 55°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 64°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 73°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 77°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      97° / 76°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 72°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 63°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 52°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 44°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 4.2 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 900 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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