Alabama · Rock climbing · Jacksons Gap

Smith Mountain

16 routes
V0 – V4+
Bouldering
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Smith Mountain is a bouldering area in northern Alabama, about 2.7 miles from the town of Piney Point. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Down Stairs, Latrine Boulder and Big Boss Man Wall all within about a tenth of a mile. The Walker Bynum Tower Loop Trail is just 0.2 miles away for anyone who wants to pair a climb with a short walk. The area is a bouldering destination, with 16 routes spread across the boulder fields. The grades run from V0- up to V4+, with the median at V1. Among the named routes are Limey (V0-), Matt's Rock (V3-4) and Handz of Steel (V4+), which has a hard start. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average about 91°F.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Smith Mountain

    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.

Routes (16)