Half-Pint Pillar

Half-Pint Pillar is a climbing area in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Quarantini crag and the 5) Queen Bee Area each about 0.1 mile away, and the Forces of Nature mountain biking trail about 0.2 mile off. That makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding crags and trails. The climbing here is sport and trad, with five routes in total. The grades run from 5.8 to 5.12a, and the hardest is Late Capitalism at 5.12a. A Visit from Jose is the only trad route, at 5.8, while Pilar and Lichen Evangelist are sport routes at 5.11a. Drewp is the first ascent listed for all of them. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Ft Valley weather station, about 8 miles away, show May highs around 71°F and October highs around 66°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. For an overnight stay, Little Elden Springs Horsecamp is about 3 miles away, and Lockett Meadow Campground is about 8.8 miles away.