Arizona · Rock climbing · Tucson

Solitary Refinement

Is Solitary Refinement open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Solitary Refinement, 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 Nov 10, 1:55 AM MST · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 18 routes catalogued at Jailhouse Rock, this climb sits in the middle range of the crag's 5.6 to 5.12d span. First ascent: JSt,EFR,'07.

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Best time to visit Solitary Refinement
Best months: October–May. 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
  56° / 35°
  6 wet
2. Feb
  58° / 37°
  6 wet
3. Mar
  64° / 42°
  6 wet
4. Apr
  71° / 46°
  3 wet
5. May
  82° / 56°
  2 wet
6. Jun
  92° / 66°
  3 wet
7. Jul
  91° / 69°
  9 wet
8. Aug
  90° / 67°
  11 wet
9. Sep
  86° / 63°
  7 wet
10. Oct
  77° / 52°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  64° / 42°
  4 wet
12. Dec
  55° / 36°
  5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oracle 2 Se, AZ, 18.6 mi away at 4,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.