Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

Mission To Mars

5.12+
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–May
best months

Is Mission To Mars open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Mission To Mars, 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.

One of 15 climbs catalogued at The Planetarium, this route sits in the upper-middle range of the crag's 5.10+ to 5.13a span. First ascent: Matt Childers, David Pastor.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Chavez Crossing

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 13 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Mesa Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Mission To Mars

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

Photo of the crag

The Planetarium — the crag this route is on
The Planetarium, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)

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