Near Moroni, Utah
Arriving in Moroni, the town closest to Maple Canyon, we found the weather to be less than pleasant for climbing. When it started hailing, we decided that these conditions coupled with our less than ideal night’s rest the night before (on the side of the road on Navajo Reservation land with an intense wind storm!) necessitated a motel stay. Moroni’s Elk Creek Inn was comfortable and we appreciated the laundry facilities and make-your-own-waffle station in the morning.
We set off to see Maple Canyon and make sure it wasn’t too cold and wet to climb.
Snowy Maple Canyon!
It turns out that the night before about 6 inches of snow fell into Maple Canyon. Near the entrance to the canyon, there wasn’t a single flake around. Its amazing what 50′ in elevation can do! I guess we’ll have to climb here next time. It was worth a visit to see the conglomerate cliffs!
Composite rock at Maple Canyon
Next we headed North on route 15 to the Amercian Fork Canyon, home of the Timpanogos Cave National Monument. This spot is a famous sport climbing destination. It also happens to be a beautiful canyon. This place, although dry at the entrance, fell victim to the spring snowfall. Strike 2! Ah well, we had a picnic.
Off to Salt Lake City.
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