Colorado · Rock climbing · Towaoc

The Greenback

Mid-range climb among six routes at Hillbilly Wall.

5.10c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit The Greenback

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

    45° / 24°

  2. Feb

    52° / 29°

  3. Mar

    62° / 35°

  4. Apr

    70° / 42°

  5. May

    80° / 50°

  6. Jun

    91° / 61°

  7. Jul

    95° / 67°

  8. Aug

    91° / 65°

  9. Sep

    84° / 56°

  10. Oct

    71° / 44°

  11. Nov

    57° / 32°

  12. Dec

    45° / 24°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Teec Nos Pos, AZ, 13.1 mi away at 5,290 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of six routes catalogued at Hillbilly Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.10 and 5.11b.

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