Arizona · Rock climbing · Littlefield

The South-Facing Wall (AKA the North Wall)

8 routes
5.7+ – 5.11d
Sport
Jan–May, Oct–Nov
best months

The South-Facing Wall, also known as the North Wall, is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in Arizona's Arizona Strip Field Office. It sits among a cluster of other climbing areas, with The Back Walls, The Sacred Trust and The Grail all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a sport climbing destination. Eight routes are listed, all rated between 5.7+ and 5.11d on the YDS scale. The hardest is The Passenger at 5.11d, and the easiest is Sunshine Acid at 5.7+. Hobnob and Croupier sit in the 5.11 range. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 78°F, while July averages climb to about 101°F. That station sits roughly 1,550 feet lower than the wall, so temperatures on the wall run cooler.

  • Best time to go · Jan–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit The South-Facing Wall (AKA the North Wall)

    Best months: January–May and October–November. 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

      56° / 33°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 36°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 41°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      76° / 45°

      2 wet

    5. May

      85° / 53°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      96° / 61°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      101° / 68°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      99° / 66°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      92° / 59°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 47°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 37°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 31°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lytle Rch, UT, 33.5 mi away at 2,787 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.

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