Arizona · Rock climbing · Grand Canyon

Beetle of the Bulge

5.11
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Beetle of the Bulge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Beetle of the Bulge, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

One of six routes catalogued at Bright Angel Walls, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.12-. It is located in the Flailing Wall sector.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · North End · South End · Middle Area
  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Beetle of the Bulge

    Best months: June–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

      44° / 11°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 15°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 24°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 30°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 36°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 46°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 46°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 37°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 27°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 18°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 11°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellemont Wfo, AZ, 23.1 mi away at 7,152 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag

Bright Angel Walls — the crag this route is on
Bright Angel Walls, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Hermann Luyken, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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