Oak Flat
Campground
Campground · 1.0 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior
The Emerald
- 5.13+
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Is The Emerald open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name The Emerald, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure
Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Motorized Trail 360 Emergency Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Globe Ranger District · Order 03-12-02-26-35 · USFS · Globe 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
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Agency alert covering Globe Ranger District · Order 03-12-02-26-03 · USFS · Globe Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of the steeper challenges at The Pond, where 80 routes span 5.5 to 5.13a. First ascent by Craig Keaty '97.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Edwardo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
On your way back · 3 miIf it rains Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site
Attraction
In town
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors
More in SuperiorLocal outfitters
- Focus Climbing Center47 mi away
- Phoenix Rock Gym50 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Diamond ButtressRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Wounded Knee WallRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Renaissance TowerRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- Queen Creek CanyonRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Campground bouldersRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- Barracuda BouldersRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: squeaks2569, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Atlantis North SideRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Kevin Dooley from Chander, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Oak Flat BoulderingRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Pancake HouseRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Lost WallRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Best time to visit The Emerald
Best months: October–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
62° / 44°
5 wet
Feb
65° / 46°
6 wet
Mar
72° / 49°
5 wet
Apr
78° / 55°
2 wet
May
87° / 64°
2 wet
Jun
97° / 73°
2 wet
Jul
99° / 77°
5 wet
Aug
97° / 76°
7 wet
Sep
93° / 72°
4 wet
Oct
84° / 63°
3 wet
Nov
72° / 52°
3 wet
Dec
62° / 44°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 1.9 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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
