Arizona · Rock climbing · Williams

Cactus Amongstus

5.11a
grade
Sport Bolted
style
May–Oct
best months

Is Cactus Amongstus open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Cactus Amongstus, 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 seven routes catalogued at Balls Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.10a and 5.12a. First ascent by ccox.

Local outfitters

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

  • Nearby · Davidson Wall · The White Wall · The Jungle Wall
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Cactus Amongstus

    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

      47° / 21°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 23°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 27°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 31°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      71° / 39°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 48°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 47°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 36°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 28°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      47° / 21°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Williams, AZ, 3.5 mi away at 6,909 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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