Arkansas · Rock climbing · Lincoln

The Cove

Cove, The is a bouldering crag in Arkansas with 9 routes.

9 routes
V0 – V9-10
Bouldering

Best time to visit The Cove

Best months: March–June 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

    48° / 25°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 28°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 36°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    70° / 45°

    11 wet

  5. May

    77° / 54°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 63°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 66°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 65°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 56°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 45°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 35°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    50° / 28°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fayetteville Drake Fld, AR, 14.1 mi away at 1,251 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Cove is a climbing area in Arkansas, about 1.3 miles from the town of Rhea. It sits close to several other outdoor spots, so it works well as a stop on a day with multiple destinations. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fayetteville show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F. Dam Boulders and Superfly Wall are both climbing areas about 0.2 miles away, and the Lincoln Lake Loop mountain biking route is just as close. For paddling, Moores Creek is about 1.5 miles off.