Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

Nuke the Whales

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Nuke the Whales open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Nuke the Whales, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of the harder routes among the dozen climbs catalogued at Ghost Town, where the grade span reaches into the 5.11s.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Lockett Meadow Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mary's Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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