Arizona · Rock climbing · Young

Workman Falls

11 routes
5.6 – 5.12-
Sport · Trad
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

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Workman Falls is a climbing area in the Pleasant Valley Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of hiking routes, with Abbeys Way about half a mile away and the Rim hike under a mile off. The climbing here is a mix of sport and trad routes, with sport making up the bulk of the 11 routes. The YDS grades run from 5.6 up to 5.12-, with the median around 5.10. Among the named routes are La Vida, a trad climb at 5.7+, and Under Achiever, a sport route at 5.12-. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pleasant Valley show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 9 to 10 a month. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet lower than the falls, so temperatures at the climbing area run cooler. Nearby, Reynolds Creek Group Campground is about 4.6 miles away, and the Icebox climbing area is about 4.4 miles off. For paddling, Salome Creek is about 8.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Workman Falls

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      53° / 25°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 27°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 31°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 59°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 40°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 25°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pleasant Valley, AZ, 19.5 mi away at 5,183 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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