Utah · Rock climbing · Cedar City

Iron Mine

Iron Mine in Utah has 6 climbing routes with bouldering and sport options.

6 routes
V2 – V6-
Bouldering · Sport

Best time to visit Iron Mine

Best months: April–June and August–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

    42° / 22°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    45° / 24°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 30°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 35°

    6 wet

  5. May

    70° / 44°

    5 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 54°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 62°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 60°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 52°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 39°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 29°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    41° / 21°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar City, UT, 12.8 mi away at 6,090 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Iron Mine is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Cedar City Field Office in Utah, about 12 miles from Cedar City. The surrounding area is a cluster of climbing spots, with several other areas within a few miles. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Cedar City weather station, about 13 miles away, show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 65°F, while July averages climb to about 87°F. Nearby climbing areas include Pocket Rocks, about 1.6 miles away, and Lab, The and Sprocket Rocks, each a little over 2 miles off. For a hike, Duncan Spring Trail lies about 5 miles away.

Routes (6)

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