The Bowling Alley
- 3 routes
- 5.10b/c – 5.11c
- Sport
The Bowling Alley is a climbing area on State Trust Land in Arizona, managed by the State Department of Land. It sits in a cluster of climbing spots, with Bowling Alley Main Wall, The Gap and Welcome Wall all about a tenth of a mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Ft Huachuca Pioneer Airfield weather station, which sits about 700 feet lower, run to highs near 77°F in April and 79°F in October, while June and July average in the low 90s. The area's climbing is all sport, with grades in the 5.10 and 5.11 ranges. The Constant Gardener is 5.10b/c, Cherty Dancing is 5.10c/d and Ninth Circle is 5.11c. For a hike, Mine Canyon is about 5 miles away.
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