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Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Apache Junction · Near Superior
The Dorsil
- 5.6
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Nov–Apr
- best months
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Mesa Ranger District.
Temp. Public Health and Safety Closure Granite Reef and Phon D Sutton Recreation Sites Area Closure
Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-30 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures
Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-24-65 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District
Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 12-16-5 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Mesa Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Located in the Hand sector of Northwest Pinnacles, this route sits in the middle of the crag's seven catalogued climbs, which span from 5.4 to 5.8+. First ascent by Larry Treiber, 1965.
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Best time to go · Nov–Apr
Best time to visit The Dorsil
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.
Jan
67° / 43°
4 wet
Feb
70° / 44°
4 wet
Mar
77° / 48°
4 wet
Apr
85° / 53°
2 wet
May
93° / 60°
2 wet
Jun
103° / 69°
1 wet
Jul
105° / 77°
4 wet
Aug
104° / 76°
6 wet
Sep
99° / 71°
4 wet
Oct
88° / 60°
3 wet
Nov
76° / 50°
3 wet
Dec
66° / 42°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ, 1.5 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.
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