Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Prescott

South Face

13 routes
5.4 – 5.12c/d
Trad
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

South Face is a climbing area in Arizona, about half a mile from the town of Prescott. It sits right next to the Dog Leg Area, another climbing spot just 0.1 mile away, which makes it easy to pair the two on a single visit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Prescott show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average about 90°F with more wet days. In-town bouldering is about 1.3 miles away, and the Centennial Trail is about 1.5 miles off for a hike. White Spar Campground, roughly 2.8 miles away, offers a place to stay.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    The Pines

    Campground

    Campground · 1.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
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    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit South Face

    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, 2.7 mi away at 5,205 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (13)

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