Utah · Rock climbing · Wales

The Saloon

The Saloon in Utah has 14 bouldering routes across 9 difficulty grades.

14 routes
V1-2 – V5+
Bouldering

Best time to visit The Saloon

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.

  1. Jan

    36° / 11°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 17°

    7 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    54° / 25°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    61° / 30°

    7 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    71° / 37°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 44°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 52°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 50°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 41°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 30°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 20°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    37° / 11°

    6 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ephraim, UT, 5.4 mi away at 5,498 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Saloon is a climbing area in Utah, about 5 miles from the town of West Ephraim. It sits right next to Axe Handle Canyon, which is just 0.1 mile away, so the two are easy to pair on a single visit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ephraim show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 79°F, while July averages about 91°F and winter highs hover in the mid-30s. Other climbing is close by at Wales Canyon, about 5.7 miles away, and Dirt Bag Boulders, about 7.9 miles away. For time on the water, the San Pitch River is about 5 miles off, and Sauls Canyon offers a hike at a similar distance.

Routes (14)