Georgia · Rock climbing · Acworth

Allatoona DWS

2 routes
5.5 – 5.7
Bouldering · Top Rope
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Allatoona DWS is a climbing area in Georgia's Allatoona Recreation Area, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It sits within the recreation area's network of trails and climbing spots, and two routes are listed here: a boulder called Fun Guy and a top-rope route called No Weak Sauce. Both are rated in the 5.5 to 5.7 range on the YDS scale. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Allatoona Dam show October highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, and April is similar at about 72°F by day and 46°F at night. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 88°F. The closest trails are Iron Hill Trail and Sweet Gum Trail, both about 1.2 miles away. Red Top Mountain Boulder is 1.9 miles off, and Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is 2.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Allatoona DWS

    Best months: February–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

      51° / 29°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 67°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 61°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 49°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 32°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allatoona Dam 2, GA, 3 mi away at 975 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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