Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

The Studio

8 routes
V0 – V6
Bouldering
Nov–Apr
best months

The Studio is a bouldering area in Phoenix South Mountain Park, on city land in Phoenix, Arizona. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Seven Samurai, Africa Boulder and The Amphitheatre all about 0.1 mile away. The area is managed by the city, and its boulders are the main draw. The climbing here is all bouldering, with eight routes spread across the V0 to V6 range. The easiest are Birth of Venus at V0-1 and Shit, Shower, and Shave at V0, while Caveman is the hardest at V6. The routes are listed with their grades, so climbers can pick a problem that suits their level. 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 100s. That station sits about 660 feet lower than the park, so temperatures at the boulders run cooler. For a change from the rock, Young Man Trail is about 0.3 mile away and Mormon Loop Trail about 0.5 mile.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit The Studio

    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, 3.8 mi away at 1,155 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (8)