Arizona · Rock climbing · Leupp

Chinle Spire (N. Face)

5.9
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

One of 22 routes catalogued at Central Reservation Climbs, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range that spans 5.7 to 5.10b across the crag. First ascent: Fred Beckey, Eric Bjornstad.

  • Nearby · Navajolands · Bighams Lake · Sunset View Campground
  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Chinle Spire (N. Face)

    Best months: April–May and September–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° / 18°

    2. Feb

      49° / 22°

    3. Mar

      58° / 26°

    4. Apr

      65° / 32°

    5. May

      74° / 39°

    6. Jun

      86° / 47°

    7. Jul

      89° / 57°

    8. Aug

      86° / 55°

    9. Sep

      79° / 47°

    10. Oct

      68° / 35°

    11. Nov

      56° / 25°

    12. Dec

      44° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Keams Canyon, AZ, 26 mi away at 6,205 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.