Coosa Slabs
- Sep–May
- best months
Coosa Slabs offers slab climbing on Alabama's distinctive geology, providing a technical challenge for climbers seeking to refine their footwork and balance on featured stone. The area's character is defined by its smooth, angled rock faces that demand precision and control rather than pure strength. This destination suits intermediate to advanced climbers looking to develop slab technique in a scenic Alabama setting.
- Nearby · Cherokee Bluffs · Big Boss Man Wall · Down Stairs
Best time to go · Sep–May
Best time to visit Coosa Slabs
Best months: September–May. 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
55° / 35°
10 wet
Feb
59° / 38°
9 wet
Mar
67° / 43°
9 wet
Apr
75° / 50°
8 wet
May
81° / 58°
8 wet
Jun
86° / 66°
9 wet
Jul
89° / 69°
11 wet
Aug
87° / 69°
10 wet
Sep
83° / 64°
7 wet
Oct
74° / 52°
6 wet
Nov
64° / 42°
7 wet
Dec
57° / 37°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rockford 3 Ese, AL, 18.3 mi away at 600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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