Arizona · Rock climbing · Scottsdale

Route 2

5.6
grade
Mixed
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Route 2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Route 2, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Verde Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 16 routes catalogued at Little Granite Mountain, this climb sits in the lower-intermediate range of the crag's 5.5 to 5.10b span. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same pitch.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Roadside Crag · Peavine Dome · Crags along the Peavine Trail
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Route 2

    Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

      50° / 35°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      53° / 36°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 41°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      68° / 46°

      4 wet

    5. May

      78° / 55°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 66°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 68°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 62°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 53°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 42°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      49° / 34°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jerome, AZ, 18.5 mi away at 4,950 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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