Arkansas · Rock climbing · Jasper

Middle East Bouldering

9 bouldering routes in Arkansas, 8 difficulty grades.

9 routes
V2 – V10
Bouldering

Best time to visit Middle East Bouldering

Best months: March–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

    43° / 25°

  2. Feb

    48° / 28°

  3. Mar

    57° / 35°

  4. Apr

    66° / 44°

  5. May

    72° / 54°

  6. Jun

    81° / 62°

  7. Jul

    85° / 66°

  8. Aug

    85° / 65°

  9. Sep

    78° / 59°

  10. Oct

    67° / 48°

  11. Nov

    55° / 37°

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kingston 2s, AR, 13.1 mi away at 2,145 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Middle East Bouldering is a bouldering area in Arkansas, about 2.4 miles from the town of Mount Sherman. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, including The Tool Buttress, Middle East and Rosie's Cantina Area, all within about a tenth of a mile. The boulders here range from V2 to V10, with the median grade at V5, so the area suits climbers of all levels. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 67°F, while July and August average about 85°F. Several other climbing areas sit right next door. The Tool Buttress and Rosie's Cantina Area are each about 0.1 mile away. For time on the water, the Buffalo River is about 3.4 miles off, and the Buffalo River Trail is about 7.5 miles away.