Rock Cliff Recreation Area
Rock Cliff Recreation Area in Utah has 6 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.
- 6 routes
- 5.6 – 5.8
- Sport · Bouldering
Best time to visit Rock Cliff Recreation Area
Best months: May–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
35° / 15°
9 wet · 8 snow
Feb
38° / 17°
8 wet · 7 snow
Mar
47° / 25°
9 wet · 5 snow
Apr
55° / 30°
9 wet · 3 snow
May
65° / 36°
8 wet · 1 snow
Jun
76° / 43°
6 wet
Jul
84° / 50°
5 wet
Aug
83° / 49°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 41°
6 wet
Oct
59° / 31°
7 wet · 1 snow
Nov
45° / 23°
8 wet · 4 snow
Dec
34° / 16°
8 wet · 7 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kamas, UT, 4.3 mi away at 6,481 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Rock Cliff Recreation Area is a climbing area within Jordanelle State Park in Utah, managed by State Park and Recreation. The nearest town is Hailstone, about 3 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Kamas weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 50°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through February. Several trails start close by, including Rocky Top Trail about a mile away and Tuhaye Trail and Hoodoo Trail within about 1.5 miles. For an overnight stay, Jordanelle State Park McHenry Campground is roughly 4.5 miles off.
Routes (6)
Bur Slab(1)
Getaway Rock(1)
Jakebob's Boulder(3)
Unknown & unsorted routes(1)
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