Utah · Rock climbing · Ogden

Train Hop Area

Train Hop Area in Utah has 7 traditional climbing routes across 4 grades.

7 routes
5.4 – 5.7
Trad

Best time to visit Train Hop Area

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.

  1. Jan

    37° / 19°

    10 wet · 3 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 24°

    9 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    51° / 32°

    10 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    58° / 37°

    10 wet

  5. May

    69° / 46°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 53°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 64°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 62°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 51°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 40°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 30°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    36° / 20°

    9 wet · 3 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Weber Basin Pump Plt 3, UT, 2.2 mi away at 4,900 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Train Hop Area is a climbing area in Utah, about a mile from the town of Uintah Junction. It sits close to the town, making it an easy stop for climbers heading out from Uintah Junction. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages climb to about 92°F. Several other outdoor spots lie within a short drive. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is about 1.7 miles away and Skyline Parkway about 2.1 miles. Snowbasin, another climbing area, is about 4.1 miles off, and Maples Campground is about 6.4 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.

Routes (7)

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