Arizona · Bouldering · Mountainaire · Near Kachina Village

Drop Zone Left

V8
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

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Located in the Super Roof Area at Mountainaire within Priest Draw Area, this climb sits at the upper end of the four routes catalogued in this grade at the crag, which spans V2 to V10-11. First ascent by Chris Sharma.

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  • Sleep close

    Luke Air Force Base Recreation Area

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Mess Hall

    Museum

    Museum · 3.2 mi from Kachina Village

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Drop Zone Left

    Best months: May–July 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

      43° / 18°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 24°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 28°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 35°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 51°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 51°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 17°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flagstaff Pulliam Ap, AZ, 2.8 mi away at 7,003 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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