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The Roof Area

Roof Area, The is a bouldering area in Utah with 1 route.

1 route
V2-3
Bouldering

Is Roof Area, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Roof Area, The, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Roof Area

Best months: March–May and October–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

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 28°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 35°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    71° / 41°

    4 wet

  5. May

    81° / 49°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    93° / 59°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    98° / 67°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    95° / 65°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 56°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 44°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 32°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 25°

    3 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Water, UT, 3.3 mi away at 4,100 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Roof Area is a bouldering spot in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Hee Haw Boulder, Roof Boulder and Eel Head Boulder all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a single boulder problem, "Dyno," rated V2-3 on the V scale. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Big Water weather station show April highs around 71°F and October highs around 72°F, while July averages climb to about 98°F. A fee is charged for climbing here. Plan on a short outing, as the boulder lies close to the trailhead.

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Facts about this crag

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API

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