Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
Campground
Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson · Near Oracle
Smagel
- 5.8
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Nov–Apr
- best months
Is Smagel open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Smagel, so check the source for the area it covers.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
Agency closure covering Santa Catalina Ranger District · Order 03-05-05-26-009 · USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of 10 climbs catalogued at Rivendell, spanning 5.8 to 5.11. First ascent by Steve Johnson, Dennis Coffee.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after If it rains Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewpoint
On your way back · 20 mi
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Best time to visit Smagel
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.
Jan
65° / 41°
Feb
68° / 43°
Mar
74° / 48°
Apr
82° / 54°
May
91° / 62°
Jun
101° / 72°
Jul
100° / 74°
Aug
98° / 73°
Sep
94° / 69°
Oct
86° / 59°
Nov
75° / 48°
Dec
65° / 41°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saguaro Np, AZ, 9.8 mi away at 3,080 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.
