Arkansas · Rock climbing · Jasper

Nipple Stimulation Alcove

Nipple Stimulation Alcove in Arkansas has 7 climbing routes with 6 difficulty grades.

7 routes
5.7+ – 5.10c
Sport · Trad

Best time to visit Nipple Stimulation Alcove

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.

Nipple Stimulation Alcove is a climbing area in Arkansas, about 2.4 miles from the town of Mount Sherman. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, so it works well as one stop in a day of exploring the surrounding crags. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kingston run to highs around 66°F in April and 67°F in October, while July and August average highs near 85°F. Several climbing areas lie right next door, including Rosie's Cantina Area, Tool Buttress, The, and Middle East Bouldering, all about 0.1 mile away. For time on the water, the Buffalo River is about 3.4 miles off, and Ozark Campground is roughly 8 miles away.