Turkey Sisters
- 5.11d
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Is Turkey Sisters open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Turkey Sisters, 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 11 routes catalogued at Yakov Wall, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established across the crag's 5.9 to 5.12b span. First ascent: Richard Horst (8/96).
Best time to visit Turkey Sisters
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, 2 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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
