Arizona · Rock climbing · Fredonia

East Face

5.9
grade
Trad Gear
style
May–Oct
best months

Is East Face open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Canyon National Park. It doesn't name East Face, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Canyon National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of five routes catalogued at Buttes in O'Neill Butte sector, spanning 5.5 to 5.9+. First ascent by Tim Shea, Doug Ingersoll, Sue Rhodes & Vince.

  • Nearby · Wailing Wall · Bright Angel Walls · Crumblin' Wall
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit East Face

    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

      44° / 19°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 21°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 25°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 29°

      4 wet

    5. May

      70° / 36°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 43°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 50°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 44°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 33°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 25°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 18°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Canyon Np 2, AZ, 3.6 mi away at 6,785 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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