Arizona · Bouldering · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

Arkenstone

V9
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
May–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Arkenstone open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

This is the hardest climb catalogued at Smaug, standing at the top of the grade span that runs from V6 to V9 across the seven routes established here. First ascent: D Mauz 2020.

Around this trail

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

    KOA Holiday - Flagstaff

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona research facility

    Museum

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Arkenstone

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      46° / 17°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 20°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 24°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 27°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 33°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 49°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Valley, AZ, 7.7 mi away at 7,347 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.