Alabama · Rock climbing · Tuscaloosa

Joelder

5 routes
V0-1 – V3-
Bouldering
Oct–May
best months

Joelder is a bouldering area in Hurrican Creek Park, on county land in Alabama. It sits among several other climbing areas, including The Rocks that are Higher than I Bouldering Area and I'm "Lichen" these Cliffs Area, all within about a tenth of a mile. The climbing here is all bouldering, with five routes ranging from V0-1 to V3-. Jo's Cheek is the easiest, and Nate's Defiance is the hardest. The routes were first ascended by climbers including Nathan Singleton and Joe Jensen between 2018 and 2019. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Northport show October highs around 78°F with lows near 53°F, while July and August average highs of about 92°F. Paddlers can head to Cottondale Creek, about 2 miles away, and Holt Lake offers river fishing within 3 miles.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Joelder

    Best months: October–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.

    1. Jan

      56° / 35°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 38°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 45°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      76° / 52°

      9 wet

    5. May

      84° / 60°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 68°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 71°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 71°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 64°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 53°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 42°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 37°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Northport 2 S, AL, 8.2 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.