Florida · Rock climbing · Gainesville

University of Florida

4 routes
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Bouldering
Oct–Apr
best months

The University of Florida climbing area sits about a mile from Gainesville, Florida, in the heart of the city. It is a climbing destination close to town, with several other trails and climbing spots within a few miles. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 76°F and November highs around 75°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and the most wet days of the year. Archer Road Trail is the closest hike, about 0.8 miles away, and Gainesville Depot Avenue Trail is about a mile off. For more climbing, Lexington Crossing is about 2.6 miles away, and Memory Boulder is about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit University of Florida

    Best months: October–April. 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

      67° / 43°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 46°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      76° / 50°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 56°

      6 wet

    5. May

      87° / 63°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 70°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 72°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 72°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 69°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 61°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      75° / 51°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      69° / 45°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gainesville Rgnl Ap, FL, 5.1 mi away at 123 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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