Utah · Rock climbing · Storrs

Spring Canyon

Spring Canyon is a Utah climbing area with 3 sport routes.

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3 routes

5.9 – 5.12a

Sport

Best time to visit Spring Canyon

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.

Jan
35° / 16°
5 wet
Feb
41° / 21°
5 wet
Mar
53° / 29°
5 wet
Apr
61° / 34°
5 wet
May
71° / 44°
5 wet
Jun
83° / 52°
4 wet
Jul
90° / 60°
6 wet
Aug
87° / 58°
7 wet
Sep
77° / 49°
6 wet
Oct
63° / 38°
5 wet
Nov
47° / 26°
4 wet
Dec
35° / 17°
5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Price Carbon Co Ap, UT, 10.8 mi away at 5,921 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

Spring Canyon is a climbing area in Utah, about 0.2 miles from the town of Storrs. Volkswagon Wall sits just 0.1 mile away, making the two areas a natural pairing for climbers in the region. The canyon holds three sport routes, all rated from 5.9 to 5.12a in the YDS system. The routes are Bolting Sucks at 5.9, Unknown left of Broken at 5.10 and Broken at 5.12a. They fit together in a small cluster of bolted sport climbing. For comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 71°F in May to about 77°F in September, with the canyon's elevation slightly higher than the station's. Nearby options include the Price River, about 2 miles away, and Price Canyon, roughly 5 miles out. Gordon Creek Trail and Price Canyon Recreation Area are both within about 6 miles.