Arizona · Rock climbing · Kayenta

Tower Butte

1 route
5.10a
Trad
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Tower Butte is a climbing area in northern Arizona, on land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs within the Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management unit. The single route here, Tower Butte, is a traditional climb rated 5.10a, with the first ascent by Jason Keith and Dave Insley. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Page show April and October highs around 72°F, while July highs reach about 98°F and winter lows drop to around 30°F. Anchovy Point, a climbing area about 10 miles away, is the closest neighbor. Within roughly 9 miles are the Alstrom Point Trail in Utah, the Owl Canyon Trail and the Rim Trail in Arizona.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Tower Butte

    Best months: March–May and October–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

      46° / 30°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 34°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 41°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      3 wet

    5. May

      82° / 56°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 66°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      98° / 73°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      95° / 70°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 62°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 49°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 38°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 30°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Page Muni Ap, AZ, 8.1 mi away at 4,310 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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