Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

Slightly Stoopid aka Stupa Spire

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style
Oct–May
best months

Is Slightly Stoopid aka Stupa Spire open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Slightly Stoopid aka Stupa Spire, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

One of six routes catalogued at Stupa Crag, this climb sits at the top end of the grade range that spans 5.7 to 5.10. First ascent by Nolan Burman & Derek Field (March 2020).

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Chavez Crossing

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Dec 4 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Berry Divine Açaí Bowls

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Nearby · West Sedona · *Sedona Bouldering* · Chimney Rock Area
  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Slightly Stoopid aka Stupa Spire

    Best months: October–May. 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

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 3.1 mi away at 4,220 ft. The station sits about 600 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.

Photo of the crag

Stupa Crag — the crag this route is on
Stupa Crag, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: cappellacci, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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