Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

Heart Cave and Surroundings

15 routes
V0 – V10
Bouldering
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Heart Cave and Surroundings open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Heart Cave and Surroundings, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Heart Cave and Surroundings is a bouldering area in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Elden Grave Trail and Gloria's just 0.1 mile away. The area is a bouldering destination, with 15 routes spread across the surrounding rock. The grades run from V0 to V10, with the Heart Cave route at V5-6 and the Big Buff and Tough route at V10. The Heart Cave Direct route is listed at V7. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Flagstaff show May highs around 68°F and October highs around 64°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Nearby, Little Elden Springs Horsecamp offers camping about 3.6 miles away, and Lockett Meadow Campground is about 8.8 miles off. Elden Grave Trail and Middle Tier Trail are both within a third of a mile.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    KOA Holiday - Flagstaff

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona research facility

    Museum

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Heart Cave and Surroundings

    Best months: May–July and September–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

      43° / 18°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 24°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 28°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 35°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 51°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 51°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 17°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flagstaff Pulliam Ap, AZ, 6.5 mi away at 7,003 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (15)