Canyon Vista Campground
Campground
Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village
Mordor
- 5.10d
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Mordor open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
Agency alert covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest
Temporary Closure for West Wing Pile Burn
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-26-08 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Newman Park Pile Burn
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-25-02 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Flagstaff-area camping and campfire restrictions in effect year-round
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-25-01 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of 13 routes catalogued at The White Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.10c to 5.13c. First ascent by Leo Hensen and Karen Hensen.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Northern Pines
Restaurant
Open after 6If it rains Riordan Mansion
Museum
Museum · 5.3 mi from Kachina Village
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More in Kachina VillageLocal outfitters
- Flagstaff Climbing5 mi away
- Canyon Outfitters Sedona22 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
BedrockRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Way Gone WallRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- The Pit (aka Le Petit Verdon)Rock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
- The Son TowerRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Nose RockRock climbing · Next doorPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
- The Whining Dog WallRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Long Ryders WallRock climbing · ~3 min drivePhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Black RoofRock climbing · ~6 min drivePhoto: deborah.soltesz, CC0 (via Flickr)
Puzzle BoxRock climbing · ~6 min drivePhoto: deborah.soltesz, CC0 (via Flickr)
Floor Pie Roof / Flying SaucerRock climbing · ~6 min drivePhoto: deborah.soltesz, CC0 (via Flickr)
Also worth it near here
- AZT - Walnut Canyon AlternateMountain biking · Next doorPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Sandys CanyonHiking · Next doorPhoto: Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Marshall LakeLake fishing · ~6 min drive
Walnut CreekCanoeing · ~9 min drivePhoto: Llrice1240, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Mordor
Best months: April–June 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.
Jan
45° / 20°
6 wet
Feb
49° / 23°
6 wet
Mar
56° / 28°
5 wet
Apr
62° / 34°
4 wet
May
71° / 40°
4 wet
Jun
82° / 51°
3 wet
Jul
86° / 57°
10 wet
Aug
82° / 55°
13 wet
Sep
78° / 46°
7 wet
Oct
67° / 34°
5 wet
Nov
55° / 28°
4 wet
Dec
45° / 21°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walnut Canyon Nm, AZ, 5.8 mi away at 6,695 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
