Utah · Rock climbing · Moab

Mr. Potato Head

Mid-range route in the Mr Potato Head sector of Southeast Utah's five catalogued climbs.

5.9
grade
Trad Gear
style

Best time to visit Mr. Potato Head

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

    43° / 25°

  2. Feb

    51° / 30°

  3. Mar

    60° / 36°

  4. Apr

    68° / 44°

  5. May

    77° / 52°

  6. Jun

    90° / 63°

  7. Jul

    94° / 69°

  8. Aug

    91° / 66°

  9. Sep

    84° / 58°

  10. Oct

    69° / 47°

  11. Nov

    55° / 34°

  12. Dec

    42° / 26°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Valley Of The Gods, UT, 21.2 mi away at 5,287 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued in the Mr Potato Head sector of Southeast Utah, this climb sits in the middle range of the crag's offerings, which span from easy 5th class to 5.14-.

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