Arizona · Rock climbing · Sedona · Near Kachina Village

When Moon?

5.11d
grade
Trad Gear
style
May–Jul, Sep
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name When Moon?, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Red Rock Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Located in The Pagoda sector of Boynton Canyon, this route sits among 28 climbs catalogued at the crag, which spans from Easy 5th to 5.13b. First ascent Jan 2022.

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  • Nearby · Land of Spires · Fay Buttress · Boynton Canyon
  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit When Moon?

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      46° / 17°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      69° / 34°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mund'S Park, AZ, 13.3 mi away at 6,470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Boynton Canyon — the crag this route is on
Boynton Canyon, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: davidpinter, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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