Utah · Rock climbing · Veyo

The Flytrap

Versatile Utah crag with routes for climbers of various abilities.

The FlytrapPhoto: spacecadet, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
22 routes
5.7 – 5.12d
Sport

Best time to visit The Flytrap

Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

    48° / 28°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 31°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 36°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    65° / 41°

    4 wet

  5. May

    75° / 49°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 57°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 64°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 63°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 56°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 45°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    58° / 34°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 28°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Veyo Powerhouse, UT, 1.6 mi away at 4,600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Flytrap is a sport climbing area in Utah, about half a mile from the town of Veyo. It sits right next to The Rubicon and The Cartoon Crag, both of which are also climbing areas, and The Integrity Wall is just as close. The cluster makes it easy to string together several routes in one outing. The climbing here is all sport, and the grades run from 5.7 up to 5.12d. Fly Soup is the easiest route at 5.7, and Chippty-do-da is the hardest at 5.12d. Fly By Night is 5.10c, and Body Language is 5.11c. The median grade is 5.10d. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Veyo show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages about 92°F. Baker Dam Campground is about 4 miles away for an overnight stay, and the Santa Clara River offers paddling about 5 miles out. Snow Canyon Overlook and Red Mountain are both hikes roughly 5 miles from the area.

Routes (22)

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