Arizona · Rock climbing · Flagstaff · Near Kachina Village

The Pulse

5.12c
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name The Pulse, 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.

Located in the Pulse Roof sector of The Pit, this climb sits near the middle of the grade range catalogued at the Arizona crag, which spans from 5.7 to 5.12d across 25 routes. First ascent by Jim Symons and John McMullen.

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    Canyon Vista Campground

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    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
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    Northern Pines

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
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    Riordan Mansion

    Museum

    Museum · 5.3 mi from Kachina Village

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

    Best time to visit The Pulse

    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.

Photo of the crag

The Pit (aka Le Petit Verdon) — the crag this route is on
The Pit (aka Le Petit Verdon), Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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