Arizona · Rock climbing · Apache Junction · Near Superior

Standard Route

5.8+
grade
Trad Gear
style
Nov–Apr
best months

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Located in The Tower sector of Northwest Pinnacles, this route represents the upper end of the seven climbs catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.4 to 5.8+. First ascent by Bill Forrest.

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  • Sleep close

    Goldfield Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 1.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 6 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Glass Blowers

    Gallery

    On your way back · 9 mi

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Standard Route

    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° / 43°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 60°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      103° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 76°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      99° / 71°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      88° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 50°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 42°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ, 1.4 mi away at 2,070 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag

Northwest Pinnacles — the crag this route is on
Northwest Pinnacles, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Sean Foster, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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