Utah · Rock climbing · Sandy

Tower Two

Tower Two in Utah has 15 climbing routes across 10 difficulty grades.

15 routes
5.9 – 5.11d
Trad · Sport · Mixed

Is Tower Two open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Tower Two

Best months: June–September. 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

    31° / 15°

    14 wet

  2. Feb

    31° / 15°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    37° / 20°

    13 wet

  4. Apr

    42° / 25°

    12 wet

  5. May

    53° / 33°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    64° / 42°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 50°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 49°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    62° / 41°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    49° / 31°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    37° / 21°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    30° / 15°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alta, UT, 0.6 mi away at 8,710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Tower Two is a climbing area in the Salt Lake Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah, about 0.1 mile from Tower One and Main Hellgate. It sits in a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with the Cardiff Pass Trail and Cardiff Fork Trail both within half a mile. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Alta weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 73°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay around 30°F. Albion Basin campground is about 2.2 miles away, and Lake Blanche is about 2.6 miles off. Tanners Flat Campground is about 3 miles away.

Routes (15)

Social RealismFA: Gary Olsen, Chris Pendleton and Stuart Ruckman, 19885.10aRadiation BabiesFA: 7/3/04 Greg M, Aaron W5.10bThe Big ChillFA: Mike Vonberg and William Borghetti, 19965.10bDesp-ArêteFA: Gary Olsen, Stuart Ruckman and Chris Pendleton, 19885.10dDeja VuFA: Gordon Douglass, Frank Ray, Tad Swarner and Gary Olsen, 19885.11aKlein's GirlsFA: Dave Medara & Pat Mcinerny 19905.11aInsane in the BrainFA: Greg M, Zack G July/2000.5.11a/bWhiskey and Weed PowerFA: 8/27/04 Greg M, Clark O5.11bCave ManFA: Dave Madera 19905.11c/dFrom Trilobites to Lycra TightsFA: Bret Ruckman, Gary Olsen, 19885.11dFryableFA: Bill Hunt & Kevin Almond, 19915.9Falcon CornerFA: Bill Hunt , Dan Caruso 19915.9+Falcon Corner Variation5.9+Not Bosched UpFA: Mugs Stump, Mark Whitton 19885.9+The ShadowFA: Pat Mcinerny & Dave Medara 19905.9+

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