Alabama · Bouldering · Owens Cross Roads

Sloppy

V-easy
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

One of 10 problems catalogued at Bouldering, this climb sits in the easier range of the V0–V2- span. First ascent by Kianna West.

  • Nearby · The Islands · Sand Rock · Jaws Block/West Side Rock
  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Sloppy

    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° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 47°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 32°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Owens Cross Roads 3s, AL, 6.5 mi away at 590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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