Arizona · Rock climbing · Happy Jack · Near Blue Ridge

Payback

5.13b
grade
Sport Bolted
style
May–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert 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

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

One of 14 routes catalogued at Main Wall, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established across the crag. First ascent by Chris Hahn.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area

    Campground

    Campground · 1.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Wellhouse

    Restaurant

    Restaurant · 20 mi from Blue Ridge

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  • Nearby · The Asylum · High Life Wall · Swiss Wall
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Payback

    Best months: May–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° / 17°

    2. Feb

      49° / 20°

    3. Mar

      55° / 25°

    4. Apr

      61° / 30°

    5. May

      70° / 38°

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

    7. Jul

      83° / 55°

    8. Aug

      81° / 53°

    9. Sep

      76° / 46°

    10. Oct

      67° / 34°

    11. Nov

      55° / 24°

    12. Dec

      45° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 11.5 mi away at 6,880 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive

The AsylumPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Asylum

Next door

Asylum is a climbing area in Arizona with 1 route.

High Life WallPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

High Life Wall

~1 min drive

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Swiss WallPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Swiss Wall

~1 min drive

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Cracker Jack CliffsPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Cracker Jack Cliffs

~1 min drive

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Casino CliffsPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Casino Cliffs

~2 min drive

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Main WallPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Main Wall

~2 min drive

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The ChossminePhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Chossmine

~4 min drive

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West Clear CreekPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

West Clear Creek

~40 min drive

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John Doe WallPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

John Doe Wall

~41 min drive

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Middle SectionPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Middle Section

~41 min drive

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