Utah · Rock climbing · Blanding

The Hitch Hiker's Thumb

Mid-range climb among 38 routes at Critic's Choice.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Best time to visit The Hitch Hiker's Thumb

Best months: March–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.

  1. Jan

    42° / 17°

    4 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    49° / 23°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    59° / 30°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    67° / 36°

    5 wet

  5. May

    77° / 46°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 56°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    95° / 63°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 61°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    84° / 51°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 38°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    55° / 26°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    42° / 18°

    4 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyonlands-The Needles, UT, 12.7 mi away at 4,906 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 38 routes catalogued at Critic's Choice, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.9- to 5.13a.

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Red Desert RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Raven's Rim Adventure Tours

Rock Climbing business nearby (~39 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Canyonlands By Night & Day

Rock Climbing business nearby (~40 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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