The Red Monster
Red rock climbing area in Utah with intermediate-friendly routes.
- 6 routes
- V2 – V10
- Bouldering
Best time to visit The Red Monster
Best months: March–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° / 28°
11 wet
Feb
46° / 31°
10 wet
Mar
56° / 39°
10 wet
Apr
62° / 44°
10 wet
May
72° / 52°
8 wet
Jun
83° / 61°
5 wet
Jul
91° / 70°
4 wet
Aug
90° / 68°
4 wet
Sep
80° / 58°
5 wet
Oct
66° / 47°
7 wet
Nov
52° / 37°
8 wet
Dec
41° / 28°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Salt Lake Triad Ctr, UT, 3.7 mi away at 4,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Red Monster is a climbing area in Utah, about 0.4 miles from Sugar House. It sits right next to town, which makes it an easy stop for anyone already in the Sugar House area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72°F in May to 66°F in October, while July and August average highs near 91°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 40°F and lows near 28°F. Several other climbing and riding spots are within a few miles. Jax Cliff is about 1.8 miles away, and Union Boulders is about 2.7 miles away. Mountain bikers can head to the 1300 East Multi-Use Path, about 1.1 miles off, or Mill Creek Trail, about 1.9 miles away.
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