New Canyon
New Canyon in Utah has 1 sport climbing route rated 5.10a-5.10c.
- 1 route
- 5.10b
- Sport
Best time to visit New Canyon
Best months: April–June 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.
Jan
36° / 11°
6 wet · 2 snow
Feb
42° / 17°
7 wet · 2 snow
Mar
54° / 25°
8 wet · 1 snow
Apr
61° / 30°
7 wet · 1 snow
May
71° / 37°
6 wet
Jun
83° / 44°
4 wet
Jul
91° / 52°
4 wet
Aug
89° / 50°
6 wet
Sep
79° / 41°
5 wet
Oct
65° / 30°
5 wet
Nov
51° / 20°
5 wet · 1 snow
Dec
37° / 11°
6 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ephraim, UT, 4 mi away at 5,498 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
New Canyon is a climbing area in Utah, about 3.4 miles from the town of Ephraim. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Jacob's Playpen just 0.1 mile away and Ephraim Canyon and The Corral within half a mile. The area is best known for its sport climbing, and the route The Razors Edge, a 5.10b, is the one listed here. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ephraim show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 79°F, while July averages climb to about 91°F and winter highs sit in the mid-30s. For more time outdoors, Deer Run Trail, a mountain biking route, is about 1.5 miles away, and Lake Hill campground is about 1.9 miles off.
