Arizona · Rock climbing · Paulden

Timmies West

Mar–May, Oct
best months

Timmies West is a climbing area on State Trust Land in Arizona, managed by the State Department of Land. It sits among a cluster of other climbing areas, with Concrete Jungle, The Nursery and Opera House, Hot Spot all about 0.1 mile away, and Lower Sullivan Canyon about 0.2 mile off. The area is known for its trad routes, and the climbing here is best suited to those who enjoy traditional styles. The routes run from about 5.6 up to 5.11, with the median grade around 5.10a. Among the named routes are Gunks Traverse (exit) at 5.6, Guillotine III at 5.10a and Jazz Roof (exit) at 5.11a. All are traditional climbs. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Chino Valley weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. For a change from the rock, Gold Tank Trail is about 7 miles away, and Prospect Point is roughly 8 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Timmies West

    Best months: March–May and October. 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° / 24°

    2. Feb

      57° / 27°

    3. Mar

      65° / 32°

    4. Apr

      71° / 37°

    5. May

      80° / 45°

    6. Jun

      91° / 54°

    7. Jul

      93° / 62°

    8. Aug

      91° / 60°

    9. Sep

      86° / 53°

    10. Oct

      76° / 41°

    11. Nov

      63° / 30°

    12. Dec

      53° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chino Valley, AZ, 7.3 mi away at 4,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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