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The Watchtower

Watchtower, The in Utah has 12 sport climbing routes across 6 difficulty grades.

12 routes

5.9 – 5.10c

Sport

Best time to visit The Watchtower

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, 20.9 mi away at 4,600 ft. The station sits about 900 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.

The Watchtower is a climbing area in Utah, about 8 miles from the town of Shivwits. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with The Arch Wall and Ren and Stimpy Wall each about 0.1 mile away and The Simian Complex about half a mile off. The area is known for its sport climbing, with 12 routes spread across the surrounding rock. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages climb to about 92°F. That station sits roughly 950 feet lower than the Watchtower, so temperatures at the climbing area run cooler. The routes here range from 5.9 to 5.10c, with the hardest being Blood Drive at 5.10c. Baby Seal and Spirit World are both 5.9, and Scorpious is 5.10a. For a change from the rock, the Rally Trail and Skyline Trail are both within about 2.5 miles.