Goldfield Camp
Campground
Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Apache Junction · Near Superior
The Thumb Direct
- 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 grade range catalogued at the crag. First ascent by Bill Sewrey and friends.
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Best time to go · Nov–Apr
Best time to visit The Thumb Direct
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.
Photo of the crag
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