Arizona · Rock climbing · Happy Jack · Near Blue Ridge

Anti-Crag

Anti-CragPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
19 routes
5.9 – 5.12c
Trad · Sport · Mixed
May–Oct
best months

Is Anti-Crag open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Anti-Crag, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27

    Agency closure covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Anti-Crag is a climbing area in Arizona's West Clear Creek Wilderness, within the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. The land is managed by the Forest Service. The name "Anti-Crag" may hint at something unconventional, but the area itself is a cluster of rock faces with routes that run from trad climbing in the 5.9 range up to a 5.12c crack called Bat Ass Crack. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a day at the crag. Quickie Wall sits just 0.2 miles away, West Clear Creek is about half a mile off, and the Middle Section lies roughly 0.7 miles away. The Tramway hike starts about the same distance away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Happy Jack Lodge & RV

    Campground

    Campground · 6.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Wellhouse

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 6 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Anti-Crag

    Best months: May–October. 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° / 17°

    2. Feb

      49° / 20°

    3. Mar

      55° / 25°

    4. Apr

      61° / 30°

    5. May

      70° / 38°

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

    7. Jul

      83° / 55°

    8. Aug

      81° / 53°

    9. Sep

      76° / 46°

    10. Oct

      67° / 34°

    11. Nov

      55° / 24°

    12. Dec

      45° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 14.2 mi away at 6,880 ft. The station sits about 900 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (19)

Old Grey MareFA: Scott D, Aaron C, Nate Y.5.10Belly BeansFA: Scott Duemler, Michael Genovese FA, FFA Aaron Peterson 8/215.10-TorreoncitoFA: Manny Rangel, Arjun Heimsath5.10+Rabid SnakeFA: M. Rangel, S. Twieto, B. Obermann, L. Wilkerson5.10bDifferential EquationsFA: Tim Roley, Scott Duemler5.10cLast ChanceFA: Scott Duemler, Tim Roley5.10cSweet Singularity5.10cSymmetryFA: Tim Roley, Scott Duemler5.10cThe GodfatherFA: Scott Duemler, Matt Johnson5.10c/dHeckle and JiveFA: Nate Young, Scott Duemler5.11bAntigravityFA: MK & NG5.11b/cChicken FingersFA: Scott Duemler5.11dBat Ass CrackFA: David Bloom, Tim Roley, Scott Duemler5.12cAsymmetryFA: Tim Roley, Scott Duemler5.9Crack HumperFA: Scott Duemler, Michael Genovese5.9-BattleAxeFA: Scott Duemler5.9+LinedanceFA: JK5.9+MoonwalkFA: Tim & Friend5.9+Tiny DancerFA: Tim & Friend5.9+

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Quickie WallPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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West Clear CreekPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Middle SectionPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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West Clear CreekPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Wet Beaver CrackPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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The ChossminePhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Oak Creek SpirePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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