Arizona · Rock climbing · Oak Creek Canyon · Near Kachina Village

El Machete

5.13-
grade
Mixed
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is El Machete open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name El Machete, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

One of eight routes catalogued at The Snort Wall, this climb spans the upper end of the crag's 5.8–5.13- range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent. First ascent: J.Snyder, J. Peabody et al.

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    Cave Springs

    Campground

    Campground · 0.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chipotle

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Nearby · West Fork · The Pharmacy · The Reception Area
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit El Machete

    Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

      54° / 30°

    2. Feb

      57° / 31°

    3. Mar

      64° / 35°

    4. Apr

      70° / 39°

    5. May

      78° / 46°

    6. Jun

      88° / 54°

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

    8. Aug

      88° / 60°

    9. Sep

      84° / 54°

    10. Oct

      74° / 44°

    11. Nov

      63° / 36°

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oak Creek Canyon, AZ, 1.9 mi away at 5,118 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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