New Mexico · Rock climbing · Socorro

Scarry Wall

Scarry Wall in New Mexico has 29 climbing routes across 17 grades.

29 routes
5.3 – 5.11c
Sport · Trad · Mixed

Best time to visit Scarry Wall

Best months: March–May 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

    52° / 23°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    59° / 28°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    67° / 34°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    75° / 41°

    2 wet

  5. May

    83° / 49°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    91° / 57°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 63°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 61°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    84° / 53°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    73° / 41°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 31°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    50° / 24°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Socorro, NM, 8.2 mi away at 4,593 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

Scarry Wall is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Socorro Field Office of New Mexico, about 8 miles from the town of Socorro. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with Alf Rig and the Gramont Peak Trail both about 0.2 miles away. The area has 29 routes, mostly sport climbs with a few trad and mixed options. Grades run from 5.3 up to 5.11c, with the hardest route, Bully Bobcat, at 5.11c. Some of the named routes include Huckle Cat at 5.3, Lowly Worm's Applecopter Express at 5.8-, and Snozzle at 5.9-. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Socorro weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F with more wet days. Water Canyon Campground, about 8 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Routes (29)

Baron Von CrowFA: J Laing, L Robinson, and D Turner5.10aFuture PrimitiveFA: Bob Broilo and Scott Roberts5.10a/bScott Ain't Got Time For ThatFA: Scott Roberts5.10bPie Rats AhoyFA: Vaino Kodas and Doni5.10cTerrible DragonFA: Vaino Kodas, doni5.11Bully BobcatFA: A Turner5.11cHuckle CatFA: J Laing and D Turner5.3Mr. HumperdinkFA: G. Turner5.4Fingers the OctopusFA: A Turner, D Turner5.6Heehaw DonkeyFA: E Turner, A Turner, D Turner and G Turner5.6Kitty Loves PicklesFA: L Robinson, D Turner, and J Laing5.6Mr. Fixit (Breaks Santa's Sleigh)FA: J Laing, L Robinson, and D Turner5.6Sergeant MurphyFA: J Laing and D Turner5.6Beverly BaboonFA: J Laing and D Turner5.7Dingo DogFA: J Laing, L Robinson, and D Turner5.7Mr. Gronkle's GiveawayFA: J Laing and D Turner5.7BabykinsFA: A Turner, E Turner, D Turner, and G Turner5.7+5 Seater Pencil CarFA: J Laing and D Turner5.8BaboobyFA: J Laing, L Robinson, D Turner, Vaino Kodas, and doni5.8GoldbugFA: A. Turner and V. Turner5.8Rudolf von Flugel Loops the LoopsFA: J Laing and D Turner5.8Lowly Worm's Applecopter ExpressFA: V Turner, J Laing, and D Turner5.8-Officer FlossieFA: J Laing, L Robinson, and D Turner5.8+Bear Hugging Big HildaFA: J Laing and D Turner5.9More Fun Than Three Monkeys in a BananamobileFA: J Laing and D Turner5.9SnozzleFA: J Laing and D Turner5.9-Wonder ShowzenFA: Bob Broilo5.9-FoxFA: doni, Vaino Kodas5.9+Mistress MouseFA: V Turner5.9+

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