Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Rock Tunnel Area

6 routes
V0+ – V7
Bouldering
Nov–Apr
best months

Rock Tunnel Area is a bouldering area in Phoenix South Mountain Park, on city land in Phoenix, Arizona. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with several other climbing areas and trails within a short walk. The area is a bouldering destination, with six routes listed, all of them boulders. The grades range from V0+ to V7, with Tunnel Vision at the top end. The routes include Crack Addict and Wussin' Out at V0+, and Tunnel Vision at V7. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Phoenix show January highs around 67°F and lows near 42°F, while summer highs climb into the 100s. That station sits about 850 feet lower than the park, so temperatures at the boulders run cooler. The closest neighbors are the Young Man Trail, Hidden Valley Trail and Mormon Trail, each about 0.3 miles away. The Amphitheatre climbing area is about 0.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Rock Tunnel Area

    Best months: November–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

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 3.5 mi away at 1,155 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)