Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

Sidewinder

5.11d
grade
Sport Bolted
style
May–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Sidewinder open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Sidewinder, 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 nine routes catalogued at Middle Wall, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range between 5.10b and 5.12a.

Around this trail

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

    Little Elden Springs Horsecamp

    Campground

    Campground · 3.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Sidewinder

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      46° / 17°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 20°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 24°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 27°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 33°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 49°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Valley, AZ, 5.8 mi away at 7,347 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.