McFarland Park West Boat Ramp

McFarland Park West Boat Ramp is a boat launch in McFarland Park, Alabama, about half a mile from the community of Cliff Haven. Typical averages from the Muscle Shoals 2 N weather station, about 2 miles away, show a long warm season on the water. Highs climb from about 64°F in March to 79°F in May. They peak near 89°F in July and August, with summer lows in the upper 60s. September stays warm at around 84°F, and October eases to about 74°F with lows near 49°F. Winter is cool, with January highs around 51°F and lows near freezing, so spring through fall is the most comfortable stretch for launching. The ramp sits close to several other outdoor options. Rockpile Trail is about a mile away for a hike, and the Tennessee River paddling route through Wilson Lake and Pickwick Lake lies under 3 miles off. Farther afield, Colbert Heights offers climbing about 8 miles away, and Jones Branch Loop Trail is roughly 9 miles out.