Utah · Rock climbing · Veyo

Hickory Stick

One of five routes at Dem Bones Wall, near the upper end of the crag's grade range.

5.12a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit Hickory Stick

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, 1.5 mi away at 4,600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Dem Bones Wall, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag, which spans from 5.9+ to 5.12b.

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