Canyon Vista is Flagstaff’s local sport area, only 15 minutes from downtown. Located in a shallow canyon, the limestone cliffs offer clean, steep stone with pockets and small edges. The ponderosa pine forested hillsides add to the beauty of the area and make for a pleasant location for serious cranking.

The Routes tend to be difficult and high quality, with routes ranging from 5.9 to 5.13+. The area offers around 100 routes with most ranging from 35 ft. to 80 ft in length and 5.11 to 5.12 in difficulty.

Weather is seldom a factor. In the summer, the sun is high in the air offering shady climbing (watch out for summer thundershowers). In the winter, the sun is low in the air offering sunny climbing. Fall and spring are good because you can chase sun or shade depending on the temperatures.

Camping is located near the parking area. These sites are seasonal and are closed in the winter and early spring. There is a camp host. Please keep the area clean and use bathrooms when possible. There are free unimproved camping sites near The Pit because The Pit and its’ surroundings are located within National Forest boundaries. Please don’t camp where No Camping signs are posted!