Road Area

Road Area is a climbing area in Arizona on county land, part of a proposed open space unit. It sits among several other named climbing areas, with Hidden Towers just 0.1 mile away and Penguinland Area about 0.2 mile off. The Roost Area is also close by, at 0.2 mile, making this a compact cluster of crags rather than a single route. The area offers 13 climbing routes, with sport climbing making up the bulk of them (8 routes) and trad climbing adding 4. The top rope route Unknown 5.4 TR is the easiest, and French Direction at 5.10c is the hardest. Most routes fall in the 5.7 to 5.8 range, so climbers can expect a mix of moderate and more challenging pitches. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Superior, AZ weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs near 84°F, while summer highs there reach the upper 90s. The station sits well below the crags, so temperatures on the rock run cooler. Oak Flat campground is about 2.6 miles away for an overnight base. The Legends of Superior Trail is 3.2 miles off, and the Arnett Canyon Trail #218 and Telegraph Canyon Trail lie within about 5 miles.