Arizona · Rock climbing · Williams · Near Kachina Village

The Kraken

5.12
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name The Kraken, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Located on the West Wall of Whitetail Canyon, this route represents the upper end of the grade spectrum at the crag, where eight climbs have been catalogued across a 5.9 to 5.12 range. First ascent by B. McCord, J. Unema.

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  • Sleep close

    Taylor Cabin Line Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 4.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mustang River Grill

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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  • Nearby · Wild Wall · The Sine Wall · The Jungle Wall
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit The Kraken

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      54° / 30°

    2. Feb

      57° / 31°

    3. Mar

      64° / 35°

    4. Apr

      70° / 39°

    5. May

      78° / 46°

    6. Jun

      88° / 54°

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

    8. Aug

      88° / 60°

    9. Sep

      84° / 54°

    10. Oct

      74° / 44°

    11. Nov

      63° / 36°

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oak Creek Canyon, AZ, 16.4 mi away at 5,118 ft. The station sits about 900 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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