Also, be careful about climbing on sandstone after it rains—
the Access Fund advises waiting 24-48 hours before climbing
because rain weakens the holds, lending themselves to easier breaking.
Is Joe’s Valley soft?
Many sites have established fire pits, and
the ground is soft and sandy
. During peak seasons (spring and fall), the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance installs portable toilets at larger camping areas to help keep Joe’s clean.
How long should you wait after rain to climb sandstone?
Give it at least a good
24-36 hours
(sometimes longer!) after rain before attempting to climb sandstone that has been wet!
What kind of rock is Joes Valley?
Joe’s Valley is a large concentration of
sandstone boulders
east of the Joe’s Valley Reservoir near Orangeville, Utah.
How big is Joe’s Valley Reservoir?
Is a
1,192 acre
Reservoir located next to Joes Valley Campground.
Where is Joe’s Valley Bouldering?
Joe’s Valley Bouldering Area is located
near the town of Orangeville, UT
. From Orangeville, UT travel west on Highway 29. At the intersection of Highway 29 and Route 57 head north to head to New Joe’s and continue on Highway 29 to the intersection of Left and Right forks.
How long should you wait to climb after rain?
Wait
at least 24 hours
after rain before climbing.
Much of the rainwater usually runs off and soaks into rock at the cliff base or on ledges and shelves. Most cliffs dry in 36 hours with plenty of sunlight.
Can you boulder after rain?
Bouldering in the rain isn’t recommended
because some rock types such as sandstone are more likely to break off and thus ruin the route when it is wet or raining. As for climbing on wet rock, for preserving the rock face and for safety purposes, the general rule of thumb is not to.
Can you climb limestone after rain?
Pretty much all rock is fine with the exception of softer sandstones.
Even limestone is fine after rain
, as the variety we like to climb is not that porous. Of course weak carbonic acid in ground water will slowly eat the limestone, but it takes a very long time for that to happen and it’s only at the surface.
Can you swim in Joe’s Valley Reservoir?
If you’d like to experience some of Utah’s remarkable scenery,
Huntington State Park, located east of Joe’s Valley Reservoir is a beautiful state park with 237 acres of boating, swimming, camping and fishing
.
What kind of fish is in Joe’s Valley Reservoir?
He says
splake (a sterile cross between a lake trout and a brook trout), cutthroat trout and tiger muskie
are the three fish to target at Joes Valley in the spring. Most of the splake in the reservoir are between 16 and 18 inches long.
What is the elevation of Joe’s Valley Utah?
Joe’s Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of
7,000 feet
.
Where is Joe’s Valley Reservoir?
Joe’s Valley Reservoir Campground is located
in a high mountain valley next to its namesake
, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.
Can you go rock climbing in the rain?
If done correctly, rock climbing in the rain is possible and very enjoyable
. Sheltered routes such as overhangs and routes located in thick forests will generally be protected from the rain. Routes located on igneous and metamorphic rocks with a lot of edges and crimps will be best to climb when wet.
Can you climb on wet sandstone?
Wet sandstone should not be climbed on
. Its challenging to know when it’s dry as temperature, amount of rain, and amount of sun can all impact how the rock dries out. Sandstone is like a dry sponge, absorbing moisture, drying on the outside but still retaining water inside.
Is it too wet to climb?
It depends. A good rule of thumb is that if the sand on the ground is bone dry then you’re good to go.
If it’s at all wet and gritty then it’s a no go
. Try picking it up and if it sticks to your fingers then it’s wet but if it just slides through your fingers then it’s probably dry enough.
Can you climb wet basalt?
Ethically it’s considered very bad to go climbing there after wet weather
, because the sandstone is so soft, and it’s more likely to break when wet, thus eroding it quicker. “On the other hand, Basalt is a harder rock type, and it dries really quickly.
