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Arizona · Rock climbing · Winkelman · Near Superior
Tufa City
- 36 routes
- 5.10+ – 5.13d
- Sport
- Oct–May
- best months
Tufa City is a climbing area in Arizona on Bureau of Land Management land within the Tucson Field Office. It sits among several other climbing areas, with Finland Terrace, The Homestead and The Mouse Wall all about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all sport, and the routes run from about 5.10+ up to 5.13d. The median grade is 5.12b. Among the named routes are Cry a Little Send a Little (5.10+), Couples Fear Factor (5.11c) and Renegade (5.12d), with The Almighty at 5.13d. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average highs near 97°F.
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More in SuperiorBest time to go · Oct–May
Best time to visit Tufa City
Best months: October–May. 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
55° / 33°
5 wet
Feb
59° / 36°
4 wet
Mar
68° / 41°
4 wet
Apr
76° / 47°
2 wet
May
85° / 55°
2 wet
Jun
96° / 64°
3 wet
Jul
97° / 71°
9 wet
Aug
95° / 69°
9 wet
Sep
90° / 63°
6 wet
Oct
79° / 52°
4 wet
Nov
65° / 41°
4 wet
Dec
56° / 33°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Globe #3, AZ, 15.1 mi away at 3,660 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (36)
Cry a Little Send a LittleFA: Jilian Wereb EFR, 4/5/185.10+Rain DayFA: Luke Anaya, Brent Bingham5.11Grip It And Rip ItFA: EFR, Doug Cornick, Clay Mansfield,'125.11+John's Meat Market (aka: Fred's Line)FA: Fred AmRhein, Michelle AmRhein5.11aTufa-oneFA: David Stephens5.11bCanned Heat5.11b/cGround EffectsFA: Jbone5.11b/cCouples Fear FactorFA: Colin Cox and H. Padilla - 20065.11cFred's RouteFA: Fred AmRhein5.11cTufa Yard DashFA: unknown, EB Kevin5.11cMillenium MeltdownFA: John Rosholt5.11dShort and StiffFA: Eric Ruljancich, EFR, Jill Hadap5.11dHivey LeagueFA: EFR, Jesse Schultz, Audrey Margirier,'195.12-Micro BurstFA: John Rosholt5.12aVia FerrariFA: EFR,Vanessa,Ruljancich,'115.12aRainbows and TufacornsFA: Mike Vaughn5.12a/bSidewinderFA: Patrick MacLane5.12a/bBlack SunshineFA: Ben Boyd5.12bCalcite CruiserFA: Louie Anderson5.12bWay 'SteadFA: Luke Anaya, Brent Bingham, Larry, Zach Anaya5.12bSpicy CrispyFA: Ben Boyd/ Mike Fitzgerald5.12b/cFlying CocksmanFA: Mike Fitzgerald/Ben Boyd5.12cLa Linea NegraFA: Louie Anderson5.12cTufa TussleFA: EFR,Jesse Schultz,Eric Ruljancich,'115.12cTufasize MeFA: Patrick MacLane Scott Ayers5.12cSacrificial PigFA: Dave Iannuzzi5.12c/dSolar DeliriumFA: Mike Vaughn, Lucas Anaya5.12c/dDead SeaFA: Matt Greco5.12dRenegadeFA: Louie Anderson5.12dThe NaturalFA: Louie Anderson5.13TuFa king $:@%*~!FA: Mike Vaughn5.13Tufa the Soul5.13-Kryptic CurtainFA: Garret Auxier5.13aSun BurstFA: Gambler5.13aNambla5.13bThe AlmightyFA: Louie Anderson5.13d
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