Arizona · Rock climbing · Scottsdale

Rosetta Stone

8 routes
5.1 – 5.6
Trad · Sport · Mixed
Oct–Apr
best months

Rosetta Stone is a climbing area in the Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve in Arizona, on county land. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and trails, so it works well as a stop in a day of exploring the preserve's rock and hiking routes. 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 November highs around 72°F, while July and August average in the upper 90s. Granite Ballroom is just 0.1 mile away, and Boulder Trail is 0.2 mile off. Sven Towers and Sven Slab are both within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Box Bar campground is about 8.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Rosetta Stone

    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, 5 mi away at 2,565 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (8)

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