Arizona · Rock climbing · Pine

Main Wall - Center

31 routes
5.7 – 5.12a
Trad · Sport · Mixed
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Main Wall - Center open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Payson Ranger District. It doesn't name Main Wall - Center, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Payson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Main Wall - Center is a climbing area in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, within the Payson Ranger District, managed by the Forest Service. It sits at the heart of a cluster of related climbing spots: Main Wall - South and Main Wall - North both lie about a tenth of a mile away, so the whole Main Wall complex makes an easy base for exploring several faces at once. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to climb here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 70°F in April and 74°F in October, while July highs reach about 91°F and January lows drop to around 30°F. That station sits roughly 500 feet lower than the wall, so expect temperatures on the rock to run cooler. The area has 31 routes in total, with 22 of them traditional and 8 sport. Grades range from 5.7 to 5.12a. Standouts include "Little District in the Neighborhood" at 5.7 and "The Proposal" at 5.12a, both traditional climbs. The Arizona Trail and Oak Spring Trail 16 are both about 0.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Main Wall - Center

    Best months: February–May and September–November. 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

      54° / 30°

    2. Feb

      57° / 32°

    3. Mar

      64° / 36°

    4. Apr

      70° / 41°

    5. May

      79° / 48°

    6. Jun

      88° / 58°

    7. Jul

      91° / 65°

    8. Aug

      89° / 62°

    9. Sep

      84° / 57°

    10. Oct

      74° / 46°

    11. Nov

      63° / 36°

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Natural Brg, AZ, 2.7 mi away at 4,608 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (31)

Slate's Day OffFA: A. Marquardt, B. Mattingly, M. Rangel5.10aThe GamblerFA: MR, S. Zischke5.10a/bFriend of the DevilFA: mark Geikenjoyner5.10bGone GreyFA: Manny Rangel and Bret Cloninger5.10bWalking Dead AreteFA: Manuel Rangel, Mark Geikenjoyner5.10bVertical AddictionFA: Brad Mattingly5.10b/cYin YangFA: brad Mattingly5.10b/cEuphoric RecallFA: BM5.10c/dFurtherFA: Mark Geikenjoyner5.10c/dGreat RaceFA: mark Geikenjoyner, Derek Weiss5.10c/dLa Vida LocaFA: Manny Rangel5.11SemperFi5.11-Indecent ExposureFA: Mark Geikenjoyner5.11+Snake in a TreeFA: MR, D. Daniels5.11aNeed Em BrainFA: M. Rangel, Brian Nedom, Patrick MacLane5.11a/bRedneck ProtesterFA: Mark Geikenjoyner, Derek Weiss5.11a/bGear and Moaning5.11bVitamin MFA: M. Rangel, J. Garcia, et al5.11bWar HippiesFA: Andy Marquardt, Brad Mattingly5.11cPeacenikFA: M. Rangel et al5.11dNo White FlagFA: Manny Rangel5.12aThe ProposalFA: L. Stern, J. Apprill5.12aLittle District in the NeighborhoodFA: Paul Paonessa, Donna Forst5.7Scrambled LegsFA: Manny Rangel5.7Emission5.8GungHoFA: Manny Rangel, Mark Geikenjoyner5.8CaduceusFA: Jimmy Castillo, Mark Geikenjoyner5.9Doubts Even HereFA: DT, Jeremy5.9Everything's Gone Green5.9Closer5.9-Vagina EnvyFA: Mark Geikenjoyner5.9-

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