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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National ParkPhoto: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
10 routes
5.6 – 5.11-
Trad
May–Oct
best months

Is Grand Canyon National Park open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

Grand Canyon National Park is a climbing area in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within Grand Canyon National Park, and a fee is charged for entry. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 62°F to 67°F and lows in the mid-30s to low 40s. July is the warmest month, with highs near 77°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The climbing here is all trad, with 10 routes spread across grades from 5.6 to 5.11-. South Chimney is the easiest at 5.6, and Comanche Point Pinnacle is the hardest at 5.11-. North Face and Pegasus are both 5.10a. Nearby, the Old Bright Angel Trail and Ariel Point Trail are both within 2 miles, and the Temples climbing area is about 3.5 miles away. North Rim Campground (AZ) is about 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park

    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

      36° / 18°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 23°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 28°

      4 wet

    5. May

      62° / 36°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 43°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 49°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 48°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 24°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 17°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bright Angel Rs, AZ, 4.3 mi away at 8,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Facts about this crag

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API

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