Sunrise Buttress
Sunrise Buttress in Utah has 7 sport climbing routes ranging from 5.10a to 5.12b.
Photo: spacecadet, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 7 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12a
- Sport
Best time to visit Sunrise Buttress
Best months: March–May and September–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
48° / 28°
5 wet
Feb
52° / 31°
6 wet
Mar
59° / 36°
5 wet
Apr
65° / 41°
4 wet
May
75° / 49°
3 wet
Jun
87° / 57°
2 wet
Jul
92° / 64°
3 wet
Aug
90° / 63°
4 wet
Sep
83° / 56°
3 wet
Oct
71° / 45°
3 wet
Nov
58° / 34°
3 wet
Dec
47° / 28°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Veyo Powerhouse, UT, 1.6 mi away at 4,600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Sunrise Buttress is a climbing area in Utah, about half a mile from the town of Veyo. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with The Rubicon, The Flytrap and The Cartoon Crag all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a sport climbing destination, with seven routes on record. They range from 5.8 to 5.12a, with the median grade around 5.10d. The most straightforward is Road to the Sun at 5.8, and the hardest is Monkeyshines at 5.12a. Sunrise Buttress itself is a 5.10a route, and Gaper Crack is a 5.10b. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Veyo show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages about 92°F. Baker Dam Campground is about 4 miles away for an overnight stay, and the Santa Clara River offers paddling about 5 miles off. Snow Canyon Overlook and Red Mountain are both hikes roughly 5 miles from the area.
Routes (7)
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