Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Wildlife Canyon (Closures in Effect)

4 routes
5.3 – 5.11b
Sport
Nov–Apr
best months

Blocked at last check

Weather is adverse · OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago

Wildlife Canyon is a climbing area in Phoenix South Mountain Park, on city land in Phoenix, Arizona. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, including Gremlins, South Mountain and South Mountain Tower, all about 0.1 mile away. The area is currently under closures, so plan around that before heading out. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Phoenix show March highs around 78°F and November highs around 74°F, while summer highs climb into the 100s. The routes here are all sport climbs, and they range from 5.3 to 5.11b. Cubic cleavage and First day back are both 5.3, and Grand Illusion is 5.11b.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Wildlife Canyon (Closures in Effect)

    Best months: November–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.

    1. Jan

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 2.7 mi away at 1,155 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (4)