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Unknown

Mid-range climb in Upper Hammond Spire's five catalogued routes.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Unknown open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Manti-La Sal National Forest. It doesn't name Unknown, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Manti-La Sal National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Unknown

Best months: May–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° / 17°

  2. Feb

    41° / 20°

  3. Mar

    50° / 26°

  4. Apr

    58° / 31°

  5. May

    67° / 39°

  6. Jun

    79° / 48°

  7. Jul

    84° / 55°

  8. Aug

    81° / 54°

  9. Sep

    74° / 46°

  10. Oct

    62° / 36°

  11. Nov

    48° / 26°

  12. Dec

    38° / 17°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monticello #2, UT, 27.1 mi away at 7,086 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.

One of five routes catalogued in the Upper Hammond Spire sector of Southeast Utah, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from Easy 5th to 5.14-.

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