Alabama · Rock climbing · Cottondale

Near Side Cliffs

6 routes
V1 – V3
Bouldering
Oct–May
best months

Near Side Cliffs is a climbing area in Hurrican Creek Park in Alabama, on county land. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Roof Rock about 0.1 mile away and Peace Cave and I'm "Lichen" these Cliffs Area each about 0.2 mile off. 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 2.4 miles away, and anglers can try Holt Lake, about 2.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Near Side Cliffs

    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 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)