Phoenix climbing in June - roasting my calluses off or good idea?

Hey MP!
I'm coming to Phoenix in early June for a conference. I have a full day before it kicks off and I was hoping to get out on some rock. Two questions:

• Any recommendations for the best easily accessible climbing areas near Phoenix for a half day of climbing (I won't have a car)?
• Is it dumb to climb in Phoenix in June? Or is it ok if you get out of bed early enough (last year I climbed in Red Rocks in June and it was fine from about 6-11am)? Or will I roast? 

Thanks!
Ben 

I used to go to Pinnacle Peak at 4-5am, do some TR solo and be hiking out around 8am feeling like I’m about to have a heart attack.

There’s not really a great answer other than drive up to Flagstaff or higher elevations.

The bouldering at South Mountain satisfies some of your asks. South Mountain is fun to explore. But be careful, the unprepared have even died there of heat stroke.

Sheesh ok thanks for the advice! 

YGF

Yer gonna Fry

If you're willing to make the drive, head out to Winslow az for some deep water solo! It's a couple hour drive but is a great alternative for a summer day.

Flagstaff will also be substantially better, but still pretty dang hot.

 Mount Lemmon is a good option in Tucson. Mountain goes up to 9,000 ft. elevation so you can climb at a multitude of crags in comfort. Also, the climbing is stellar too! 

Hugo Almanza wrote:  Mount Lemmon is a good option in Tucson. Mountain goes up to 9,000 ft. elevation so you can climb at a multitude of crags in comfort. Also, the climbing is stellar too! 

Mt Lemmon is a good call for summertime, chase the shade. Lots of climbing, watch out for the Cholla Monster.

Buck Rio wrote:

Mt Lemmon is a good call for summertime, chase the shade. Lots of climbing, watch out for the Cholla 

He says he'll be in Phoenix without a car. It's going to take coordination just to fry on the local Phoenix rock, much less Tucson.

I'd recommend a climbing gym, or trying to hook up with locals with cars.

I lived in Phoenix for a majority of my life and I climbed there throughout the summers. The approaches can be hot during the day (surprise), but if you find shade it can actually be quite nice. And (another surprise) there's usually no one else climbing. My one tip is that it's better to climb during the day in the shade than it is early morning in the sun. Shade is crucial.

Gargoyl Wall at Camelback gets some pretty good shade, I think in the morning but its been a while since I've been there so you might want to check that with someone. It has some pretty decent 2-3 pitch lines on it. Funky conglomerate sandstone. Some people think its choss, but I think it climbs pretty fun.

Next closest area really is the McDowells. Granite. It will be greasy. Girly Man goes into the shade around 3 pm if I remember correctly.
Sven Slabs in the McDowells gets afternoon shade as well... if I remember correctly.

Also if you can make a 1.5 hour drive possible, Atlantis in Queen Creek Canyon gets morning and afternoon shade but bakes 12-1 when the sun is high. Its usually really nice in that little canyon.

That being said, I lived in Phoenix practically my whole life and my definition of "nice weather" is much different that other people's, as I've come to find out after moving to SLC (90 degrees, people be like "Its hot" and I'm like "Where's my jacket?"). So take what I say with a tiny grain of salt :)

Happy climbing!

EDIT: The only place you'll really be able to get to without a car in town is Camelback

Thanks for the input, everyone (especially Meech - really helpful info!). Sounds like there are no shortage of good spots within a couple of hours of Phoenix if you have a car. Given the comments about heat and me not having a car, it's unlikely I'll climb.

BUT, I'll bring my shoes just in case. If anyone comes across this thread on June 1-2 and is looking for a partner, hit me up!