Arizona · Rock climbing · Mayer

Runaway Train

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Runaway Train open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Runaway Train, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of seven routes catalogued at King Dome, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range spanning 5.7 to 5.10b. FFA Marty Karabin.

Local outfitters

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

  • Nearby · Brush Monkey Boulders · First Canyon aka The Boneyard · Pavilion Wall
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Runaway Train

    Best months: March–May and September–October. 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

      53° / 24°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 26°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 32°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 37°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 45°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 40°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 24°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prescott, AZ, 25.7 mi away at 5,205 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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