Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

Turkey Trot

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Oct–May
best months

Is Turkey Trot open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Located in the Turkey Dome sector of Village of Oak Creek, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range catalogued at the crag. First ascent: Derek Field, Andy McQuillen & Giselle Field (Thanksgiving 2019) --- ground-up.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Avalon

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Red Chopstick

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    Gallery Of Modern Masters

    Gallery

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Nearby · Village of Oak Creek · Cathedral Rock Area · South Mesa
  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Turkey Trot

    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, 7.5 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag

Village of Oak Creek — the crag this route is on
Village of Oak Creek, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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