Irish Canyon
Remote Colorado sandstone climbing in the northwestern plateau region.
Best time to visit Irish Canyon
Best months: May–June 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.
Jan
40° / 13°
Feb
44° / 18°
Mar
55° / 25°
Apr
62° / 31°
May
72° / 39°
Jun
83° / 47°
Jul
91° / 54°
Aug
88° / 51°
Sep
79° / 43°
Oct
65° / 32°
Nov
50° / 22°
Dec
40° / 13°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jarvie Rch, UT, 23.4 mi away at 5,454 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.
Irish Canyon offers climbing on Colorado's northwestern plateau, featuring sandstone and desert rock formations in a remote, scenic setting. The area provides a mix of single-pitch and multi-pitch routes suited to climbers seeking solitude and varied terrain away from crowded destinations. This is ideal for those comfortable with self-sufficiency and willing to explore less-developed climbing areas.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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