Uncle Rico
- 5.9
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Mar–May, Oct
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago
Is Uncle Rico open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Uncle Rico, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
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
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety
Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson 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
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Located in The Hood sector at Stewart Pocket, this climb sits in the middle range of the 14 routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.6 to 5.11+. First ascent: Jeremy Runyan, Clay Lippincott, Connie Lippincott.
Stewart PocketRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Stewart PeakRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
John Rae DomeRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Whipper WallRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- TombstoneRock climbing · ~1 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Tonto ButtressRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
West Clear CreekRock climbing · ~41 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Quickie WallRock climbing · ~42 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
West Clear CreekRock climbing · ~42 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- The JointRock climbing · Next door
Best time to visit Uncle Rico
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.
Jan
56° / 26°
5 wet
Feb
58° / 28°
5 wet
Mar
65° / 32°
5 wet
Apr
72° / 36°
3 wet
May
80° / 43°
2 wet
Jun
90° / 51°
2 wet
Jul
93° / 60°
8 wet
Aug
91° / 59°
11 wet
Sep
86° / 52°
6 wet
Oct
76° / 41°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 31°
4 wet
Dec
55° / 26°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Payson, AZ, 4.1 mi away at 4,850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
