Arizona · Rock climbing · Cochise · Near Whetstone

Vineyard Cove

6 routes
5.3 – 5.10d
Sport · Top Rope · Mixed
Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

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Vineyard Cove is a climbing area in the Douglas Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, so it works well as a base for exploring several areas close together. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Pearce - Sunsites weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 80°F, while July highs average about 93°F and August brings the most wet days of the year. The routes here range from 5.3 to 5.10d, with sport and top-rope options. Sport climbers will find Jacob's Ladder at 5.7 and Di-vine Inspiration at 5.10d, while Camper's Delight is a mixed route at 5.3. The closest climbing areas are Lebowski Wall and Creature Boulder, both within half a mile. For a place to stay, Shaw House campground is about half a mile away.

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    Shaw House

    Campground

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    Wendy's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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  • Best time to go · Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Vineyard Cove

    Best months: February–April 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

      60° / 29°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      64° / 32°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      70° / 37°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 42°

      2 wet

    5. May

      86° / 50°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      95° / 59°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 64°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 57°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 46°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 35°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      59° / 29°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pearce - Sunsites, AZ, 7.3 mi away at 4,350 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)

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