Arizona · Rock climbing · Pine

Tail Eater

5.11b/c
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Tail Eater open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Payson Ranger District. It doesn't name Tail Eater, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

One of 23 routes catalogued at The Library, this climb sits in the upper-middle range of the crag's 5.6 to 5.12a span. First ascent by jeff snyder.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · John Rae Dome · Tonto Buttress · Whipper Wall
  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Tail Eater

    Best months: February–May and September–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

      54° / 30°

    2. Feb

      57° / 32°

    3. Mar

      64° / 36°

    4. Apr

      70° / 41°

    5. May

      79° / 48°

    6. Jun

      88° / 58°

    7. Jul

      91° / 65°

    8. Aug

      89° / 62°

    9. Sep

      84° / 57°

    10. Oct

      74° / 46°

    11. Nov

      63° / 36°

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Natural Brg, AZ, 5.7 mi away at 4,608 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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