Shotgun Alley
Shotgun Alley in Utah has 43 climbing routes on mixed, sport, and trad.
- 43 routes
- 5.3 – 5.11d
- Sport · Trad · Mixed
Best time to visit Shotgun Alley
Best months: February–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.
Jan
54° / 28°
5 wet
Feb
59° / 32°
5 wet
Mar
68° / 39°
5 wet
Apr
75° / 46°
3 wet
May
85° / 55°
3 wet
Jun
96° / 64°
2 wet
Jul
102° / 72°
3 wet
Aug
100° / 70°
3 wet
Sep
92° / 61°
2 wet
Oct
79° / 47°
3 wet
Nov
64° / 35°
3 wet
Dec
53° / 28°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St George, UT, 6.9 mi away at 2,857 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Shotgun Alley is a climbing area in Utah on land managed by the State Land Board. It sits among a cluster of hiking trails and other climbing spots, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. George show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 79°F, while July averages climb to about 102°F. Several trails start close by. Manaster Trail is about 0.8 miles away and Tava'atsi Trail about 1.3 miles. West Canyon, a climbing area, lies roughly 4 miles off, and the Santa Clara River offers canoeing about 7.4 miles away.
Routes (43)
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