Alabama · Rock climbing · Jacksons Gap

Latrine Boulder

7 routes
V1 – V4
Bouldering
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Latrine Boulder is a bouldering area in Alabama, about 2.6 miles from the town of Piney Point. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Smith Mountain, Down Stairs and Big Boss Man Wall all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a cluster of boulder problems, and the routes here are all rated on the V scale, ranging from V1 to V4. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average about 91°F. The bouldering at Latrine Boulder is straightforward. Seven routes are listed, all boulders, with grades from V1 to V4. Muddy Water and Wales Traverse are the hardest, both at V4. The Walker Bynum Tower Loop Trail is about 0.2 mile away for a short hike.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Latrine Boulder

    Best months: February–May and October–December. 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

      57° / 29°

    2. Feb

      61° / 32°

    3. Mar

      68° / 38°

    4. Apr

      76° / 45°

    5. May

      83° / 55°

    6. Jun

      89° / 62°

    7. Jul

      91° / 67°

    8. Aug

      91° / 63°

    9. Sep

      87° / 59°

    10. Oct

      77° / 47°

    11. Nov

      67° / 37°

    12. Dec

      58° / 32°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Camp Hill 2nw, AL, 10.6 mi away at 680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (7)