Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

Genetic Wall

Genetic WallPhoto: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
9 routes
5.8 – 5.12c
Trad · Sport
Oct–May
best months

Is Genetic Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Genetic Wall, 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.

Genetic Wall is a climbing area in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing and hiking destinations, with the Pigtail #157A trail and the Mystic mountain biking route both about 0.1 mile away. The area has nine routes, seven of which are trad and two sport, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.12c. Scion is the easiest at 5.8, and Genetic Continuity is the hardest at 5.12c. The median grade is 5.10. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 79°F, while July averages reach 97°F. The Planetarium and Lower Beach climbing areas are each about 0.3 mile away, and Chavez Crossing campground is about 0.6 mile off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Chavez Crossing

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 13 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Mesa Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Genetic Wall

    Best months: October–May. 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

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 4 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)

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The PlanetariumPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)

The Planetarium

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Lower BeachPhoto: jasonwoodhead23, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

Lower Beach

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Upper BeachPhoto: Andrew Gnias, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Upper Beach

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VaticanPhoto: Andrew Gnias, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Vatican

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Church WallPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Church Wall

~1 min drive

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Upper Religion WallPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Upper Religion Wall

~1 min drive

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Lower Religion WallPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Lower Religion Wall

~1 min drive

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East Twin ButtePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

East Twin Butte

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Blowjob RockPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~1 min drive

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Church Spires AreaPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Church Spires Area

~1 min drive

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