Rapunzel Wall
Rapunzel Wall in New Mexico has 6 sport climbing routes across 4 grades.
- 6 routes
- 5.7 – 5.10a
- Sport
Is Rapunzel Wall open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.
Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01
Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Rapunzel Wall
Best months: April–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.
Jan
43° / 20°
5 wet
Feb
47° / 23°
5 wet
Mar
56° / 27°
5 wet
Apr
64° / 33°
3 wet
May
73° / 41°
4 wet
Jun
83° / 50°
5 wet
Jul
83° / 53°
11 wet
Aug
80° / 52°
12 wet
Sep
75° / 46°
7 wet
Oct
64° / 37°
5 wet
Nov
52° / 27°
4 wet
Dec
43° / 20°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pietown 19ne, NM, 18.2 mi away at 7,961 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Rapunzel Wall is a climbing area in the Magdalena Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several named climbing areas, so it's a natural fit for a day that pairs one or more routes together. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pietown show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 75°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Other climbing areas within a short distance include Enchanted Tower, the South/Southeast (Right) Face and the North (Left) Face, all about 0.1 mile away. For an overnight stay, Datil Well Recreation Area Campground lies about 6 miles off.
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