Alabama · Rock climbing · Jacksons Gap

Rope Eater Arete

5.8+
grade
Top Rope
style
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

One of four routes catalogued at Down Stairs, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range found at the crag. First ascent by JJ Brandstatter.

  • Nearby · Latrine Boulder · Big Boss Man Wall · Cherokee Bluffs
  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Rope Eater Arete

    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.