Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

South Mountain

2 routes
V0- – V4
Bouldering
Nov–Apr
best months

South Mountain is a bouldering area in Phoenix South Mountain Park, a city-managed park in Phoenix, Arizona. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, including Gremlins, Bob Ross Wall and South Mountain Tower, all within about a tenth of a mile. The park's city ownership makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the park's trails and other climbing areas. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Phoenix show January highs around 67°F and lows near 42°F, while summer highs climb into the low 100s. That station sits about 390 feet lower than the park, so temperatures on the mountain run a little cooler. The climbing here is bouldering only, with two routes listed. Jugs on Parade is a V0- boulder problem, and Number 1 OW is a V4. Both were first ascended by local climbers.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit South Mountain

    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.

    1. Jan

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 2.7 mi away at 1,155 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (2)

Mormon Boulders (Closures in Effect)(1)

Jugs on ParadeFA: Cary HawkinsV0-