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Utah · Rock climbing · Virgin
South Buttress
One of 90 routes at Deertrap Mountain, ranging from 3rd class to 5.13.
- Easy 5th
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is South Buttress open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name South Buttress, so check the source for the area it covers.
Watchman Trail closed
Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park
Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools
Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park
Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park
As of · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit South Buttress
Best months: April–May 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
48° / 19°
Feb
50° / 23°
Mar
59° / 28°
Apr
65° / 32°
May
75° / 40°
Jun
86° / 48°
Jul
91° / 55°
Aug
89° / 54°
Sep
82° / 47°
Oct
69° / 36°
Nov
57° / 26°
Dec
48° / 19°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orderville, UT, 17 mi away at 5,460 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 90 routes catalogued at Deertrap Mountain in Zion National Park, spanning from 3rd class to 5.13.
Photo of the crag
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