Utah · Rock climbing · Laketown

Dorsal Fin

5 climbing routes in Utah spanning 4 grades, sport and trad.

5 routes
5.6 – 5.8
Trad · Sport

Best time to visit Dorsal Fin

Best months: May–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

    30° / 14°

    8 wet · 7 snow

  2. Feb

    33° / 15°

    7 wet · 6 snow

  3. Mar

    43° / 23°

    8 wet · 5 snow

  4. Apr

    53° / 30°

    8 wet · 3 snow

  5. May

    62° / 37°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  6. Jun

    73° / 44°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 51°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 50°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 42°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 33°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    42° / 24°

    7 wet · 4 snow

  12. Dec

    32° / 16°

    8 wet · 6 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Laketown, UT, 1.3 mi away at 5,980 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Dorsal Fin is a climbing area in Utah, about 1.4 miles from the town of Laketown. It sits close to town, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laketown show July highs around 81°F with lows near 51°F, while winter brings highs in the low 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other outdoor spots lie within about 10 miles. Sixmile Creek, a canoeing route, is about 8.4 miles away. The Temple Canyon Winter Sports hike and the Tufts Creek hike are each roughly 9 miles off, and the East Hodges Canyon Trail is about 9.7 miles away.

Routes (5)

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