Arizona · Rock climbing · Valle

*Northern AZ Bouldering*

8 routes
V2 – V7
Bouldering
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Northern AZ Bouldering is a bouldering area in Arizona, about a mile from the community of Valle. It offers eight boulder problems, all rated between V2 and V7 on the V scale, so it suits climbers looking for a range of challenges on slab and crack holds. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Williams show May highs around 73°F with lows near 41°F, and October highs around 68°F with lows near 39°F. Midsummer highs reach the upper 80s. Several routes stand out. Left Of Center is a V2, Chalk Chakra is a V3, and Scorched Earth is a V7. Fire and Fury is a V5, and Poukachev Prow is a V4.

  • Nearby · Moran Point · Bright Angel Walls · Wailing Wall
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit *Northern AZ Bouldering*

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      45° / 23°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 25°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 29°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 34°

      3 wet

    5. May

      73° / 41°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 50°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 57°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 56°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 49°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 39°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 29°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 22°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Williams 35 Nnw, AZ, 14.1 mi away at 5,990 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (8)

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