Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Ya, why not?

5.5
grade
Trad Gear
style
Nov–Apr
best months

One of 16 routes catalogued in the Training Grounds sector at Phoenix Areas, this climb sits near the lower end of the grade span that runs from 5.4 to 5.11c. First ascent by Cason Leavitt.

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  • Nearby · Lookout Mountain · Western Bouldering Area · Camelback Mountain
  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Ya, why not?

    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

      65° / 39°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      68° / 41°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      75° / 46°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 51°

      1 wet

    5. May

      92° / 60°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      102° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      105° / 77°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      103° / 77°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      98° / 70°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 57°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 46°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      64° / 39°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wittmann 1se, AZ, 9.5 mi away at 1,683 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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