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Arizona · Rock climbing · Happy Jack · Near Blue Ridge
Frenching Shiela
- 5.12
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Frenching Shiela open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Frenching Shiela, so check the source for the area it covers.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
Agency closure covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of five routes catalogued at John Doe Wall, this climb sits at the top of the grade range established at the crag. First ascent: Mike Knarzer, Scott Duemler.
Around this trail
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On your way back · 6 mi
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Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Frenching Shiela
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.
Jan
45° / 17°
Feb
49° / 20°
Mar
55° / 25°
Apr
61° / 30°
May
70° / 38°
Jun
80° / 47°
Jul
83° / 55°
Aug
81° / 53°
Sep
76° / 46°
Oct
67° / 34°
Nov
55° / 24°
Dec
45° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 13.5 mi away at 6,880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
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