Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

Heart of Marg's Draw.

Heart of Marg's Draw.Photo: Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
5 routes
5.10 – 5.11+
Trad
Oct–May
best months

Is Heart of Marg's Draw. open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Heart of Marg's Draw., 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.

Heart of Marg's Draw is a climbing area in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, about 2 miles from Sedona. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Gunshy wall just 0.1 mile away and Seeds n' Stems Boulder about 0.7 mile off. The area is a traditional climbing destination, with five routes all rated between 5.10 and 5.11+. Easy Rider is the easiest at 5.10, and Chossology is the hardest at 5.11+. The Buzzworm and On the Rocks, with Salt fall in between, and The Fisher King is 5.11. 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 climb to about 97°F. For a break from the rock, Grand Central #661 and Javelina are both about 0.3 mile away. Chavez Crossing campground is roughly 1.7 miles off, and Oak Creek, about 6 miles away, offers paddling.

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Heart of Marg's Draw.

    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, 2 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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