Alabama · Bouldering · Scottsboro · Near Albertville

Melt

V4
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

One of five climbs catalogued at Ripple Effect Boulder, this route sits in the middle of the crag's range from V3 to V8-9. First ascent by Nolan Fulton.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Crawford's RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 3.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Kennamer Cove Trading Post

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi
  • If it rains

    SMPA Artist House

    Museum

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Melt

    Best months: February–May and September–November. 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

      50° / 29°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 46°

      9 wet

    5. May

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 66°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 60°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 48°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 37°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 32°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Scottsboro, AL, 5.9 mi away at 615 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.