Arizona · Rock climbing · Summerhaven · Near Oracle

South Park

16 routes
5.8+ – 5.12a
Sport
Mar–Nov
best months

Is South Park open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name South Park, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

South Park is a climbing area in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the district's network of climbing and hiking spots, with several other areas and trails just a short distance away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 71°F in May and 68°F in October, with lows near 51°F and 49°F. That station sits well below the park, so temperatures here run cooler. Ventana Canyon Bouldering is just 0.3 miles away, and Upper Highway is 0.7 miles off. The Meadow hike and the Canada Del Oro mountain biking trail are both about 0.8 miles away.

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    Iron Door Restaurant

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit South Park

    Best months: March–November. 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

      50° / 34°

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

    4. Apr

      62° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

    10. Oct

      68° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

    12. Dec

      49° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 7.1 mi away at 7,027 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.

Routes (16)

You Will Respect My AuthoritiFA: KP, SA, JL, '005.10SouthparkFA: SA, SM, BU, '985.10bConjoined Twin MyslexiaFA: Joseph Stover5.10cUnknown (Left Of Kick The Baby)FA: Scott Ayers5.10cMr Hanky The Christmas Poo: IndirectFA: Scott Ayers & Mark Colby (1998)5.10dThey Killed KennyFA: MC,SA,'985.11-Sit Down and Shut UpFA: SA5.11aMr Hanky The Christmas Poo: DirectFA: Scott Ayers, Mark Colby5.11bSimultaneous Lovin'FA: SD, SA, '985.11bBlame CanadaFA: Scott Ayers5.11cKick in the NutsFA: SA,SD,985.11cYou BastardsFA: Scott Ayers, Eric Fazio-Rhicard, Glenn Todd, Mark Hathaway5.11cScuzzlebuttFA: Mark Hathaway & Scott Ayers (1998)5.12-Screw You Guys, I'm Going HomeFA: Scott Ayers5.12aStrike & SlipFA: Mike Strassman, Moira Smith, & Scott Ayers (1989)5.8+Kick the BabyFA: SA, SD, '985.9

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