Utah · Rock climbing · Kanab

Cap Rock City

Colorful Utah sandstone crag with varied climbing and distinctive formations.

Cap Rock CityPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Best time to visit Cap Rock City

Best months: March–May and 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

    46° / 22°

  2. Feb

    52° / 27°

  3. Mar

    61° / 33°

  4. Apr

    69° / 39°

  5. May

    79° / 48°

  6. Jun

    91° / 58°

  7. Jul

    96° / 65°

  8. Aug

    94° / 63°

  9. Sep

    86° / 53°

  10. Oct

    72° / 41°

  11. Nov

    57° / 29°

  12. Dec

    46° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Paria Rs, UT, 4.1 mi away at 4,426 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cap Rock City offers a distinctive Utah climbing experience with colorful, textured sandstone formations that create an engaging mix of crack, face, and feature climbing. The area's unique geology and varied rock quality make it an excellent destination for climbers seeking something beyond the typical Moab aesthetic, with routes suited to a range of skill levels.

Routes

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