Alabama · Rock climbing · Cottondale

Peace Cave

6 routes
V0 – V5
Bouldering
Oct–May
best months

Peace Cave is a bouldering area in Hurrican Creek Park, on county land in Alabama. It sits among several other climbing areas, including I'm "Lichen" these Cliffs Area and Roof Rock, all within about a tenth of a mile. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes ranging from V0 to V5. The easiest is Piece of Schist at V0, and the hardest is Scythe at V5. The routes are named for their style and grade, and the first ascents are listed for each. 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, and April highs around 76°F. Summer highs typically reach the low 90s. Paddlers can head to Cottondale Creek, about 2.3 miles away, and anglers can try Holt Lake, about 2.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Peace Cave

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

Routes (6)