Utah · Hiking

Sham Rock and Roll

1.6 mi
loop
119 ft
climb
6,773 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Sham Rock and Roll is an easy, short loop hike in Utah, about 0.8 miles from the town of Kenilworth. The route is roughly 1.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 120 feet, so it's a low-effort outing that works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before exploring more of the area. The trail is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. Horses are not. The loop starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with the high point around 6,770 feet and the low point around 6,517 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Price show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages about 90°F and January highs sit near 35°F. Several other spots are close by. The Lollypop mountain biking area is about 0.2 miles away, and the Floating Rocks hike is about half a mile off. The Bomberella hike and the Ponder mountain biking area are both about 1.2 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Sham Rock and Roll

    Best months: April–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.

    1. Jan

      35° / 16°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 21°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 29°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 34°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 44°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 52°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 60°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 58°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 49°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 26°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 17°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Price Carbon Co Ap, UT, 5.4 mi away at 5,921 ft. The station sits about 900 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.