Utah · Rock climbing · Monticello

Learning to Fly

The Wall's most difficult catalogued climb.

5.13
grade
Trad Gear
style

Best time to visit Learning to Fly

Best months: March–May and September–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° / 17°

    4 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    49° / 23°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    59° / 30°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    67° / 36°

    5 wet

  5. May

    77° / 46°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 56°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    95° / 63°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 61°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    84° / 51°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 38°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    55° / 26°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    42° / 18°

    4 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyonlands-The Needles, UT, 8.9 mi away at 4,906 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

This is the hardest route catalogued at The Wall, pushing well beyond the crag's typical offerings that span from 5.6 to 5.13.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Monticello. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Red Desert RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~23 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Raven's Rim Adventure Tours

Rock Climbing business nearby (~29 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Canyonlands By Night & Day

Rock Climbing business nearby (~30 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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