Original Route
Mid-range climb in Trilobite Tower sector of San Rafael Swell - North.
- 5.9
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Best time to visit Original Route
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
40° / 10°
5 wet · 2 snow
Feb
47° / 16°
4 wet · 2 snow
Mar
58° / 25°
4 wet · 1 snow
Apr
66° / 31°
4 wet
May
75° / 40°
5 wet
Jun
85° / 47°
4 wet
Jul
91° / 54°
5 wet
Aug
89° / 52°
7 wet
Sep
81° / 43°
6 wet
Oct
68° / 32°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 20°
4 wet · 1 snow
Dec
41° / 11°
4 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Castle Dale, UT, 17 mi away at 5,629 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 34 routes catalogued at San Rafael Swell - North, this climb sits mid-range within the crag's 5.4 to 5.11+ span. Located in the Trilobite Tower sector, it represents solid intermediate terrain among the trad climbing options here.
Photo of the crag
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