Arizona · Rock climbing · Near Superior

Wounded Knee Wall

Wounded Knee WallPhoto: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Oct–Apr
best months

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Tonto National Forest.

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Wounded Knee Wall is an Arizona climbing destination offering a mix of single-pitch and multi-pitch routes on solid rock. The area provides accessible climbing for a range of abilities, from beginners working on fundamental skills to experienced climbers seeking more challenging ascents. The setting combines scenic Arizona landscape with the kind of reliable stone that makes for engaging, varied climbing.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Oak Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jalapeños

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site

    Attraction

    In town

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More in Superior
  • Nearby · Diamond Buttress · Campground boulders · Barracuda Boulders
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Wounded Knee Wall

    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.

    1. Jan

      62° / 44°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 46°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 55°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 64°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 73°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 77°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      97° / 76°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 72°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 63°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 52°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 44°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 2.1 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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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