Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

Swiss Tower

12 routes
5.10b – 5.12c
Sport
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Swiss Tower is a climbing area in Arizona's Coconino National Forest, within the Flagstaff Ranger District, on Forest Service land. It sits in a cluster of climbing and riding spots close to the town of Flagstaff. The area draws climbers with its 12 sport routes, which range from about 5.10b up to 5.12c. Among the named climbs are Mr. Slate at 5.10b and Sister of Mercy at 5.12c, with The Abyss and Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk also in the 5.11 range. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Walnut Canyon put May highs around 71°F and September highs around 78°F, with July the warmest and wettest month. The White Wall and Way Gone Wall climbing areas sit about 0.1 mile away, and the AZT - Walnut Canyon Alternate mountain biking route is also close. Marshall Lake, roughly 3.5 miles off, offers fishing.

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    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
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    Northern Pines

    Restaurant

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    Museum · 5.3 mi from Kachina Village

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Swiss Tower

    Best months: April–June and September–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° / 20°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 23°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 28°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 34°

      4 wet

    5. May

      71° / 40°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 51°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 57°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 55°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 46°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 34°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 28°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 21°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walnut Canyon Nm, AZ, 5.8 mi away at 6,695 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (12)

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