Mountain Project Logo

Coolest Temps on Zion Walls? (Early June)

Original Post
Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

I have a pal visiting from Malaysia in Early June. He'd really like to do a big wall, and Zion is probably our best opportunity given proximity and weather.
We'd be there the weekdays of June 8-10 or so.
I am curious about anticipated tems (highs in 80s and lows in 60's int eh valley, I am sure, but not sure about on the wall), and...

Since the sun matters so much, I was curious about the solar aspects of the various routes we might consider. IE Touchstone (sunny, I think), Monkey Finger (does the corner help?) or others.

I've already done Moonlight and Prodigal and prefer not to repeat routes.

Any suggestions or alternatives that would be cooler? THe Valley is just plain too far for us.

Mark Hammond · · Eldorado Springs, CO · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 466

Hey Tony,

We did a route on the north face of the Sentinel (court of the patriarchs, across from Abraham & Issac). We did it in hot weather and it stayed pretty shady. The route is called The Big Easy (10R A3 as I recall), and you rap the route. A bit of an approach for Zion standards and rarely done I'd guess, so maybe not the best beginner wall.
I might be able to dig up a topo if you are interested.

Armando Ceviche · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 0

Lowe route on angels landing plenty of shade and is now open

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I am sorry I forgot to specify that we'll be going hammerless. Clean Aid only...

Greg Gavin · · SLC, UT · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 888

If you want to free a wall check out Shune's buttress. Touchstone could be an ok route to do depending on the temps. Last year I visited the park at the end of May, and experienced high's of low 60's all throughout our trip.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Southern Utah Deserts
Post a Reply to "Coolest Temps on Zion Walls? (Early June)"

Log In to Reply

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.