Georgia · Rock climbing · Flowery Branch

Cherokee Bluff

7 routes
V0 – V7
Bouldering
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Cherokee Bluff is a bouldering area in Georgia, about 1.3 miles from the community of Roberts Crossroads. It is a compact climbing spot with seven boulder problems, all rated on the V scale from V0- to V7, so it works well for a short session of bouldering close to town. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gainesville run to highs around 72°F in April and October, with September the driest month at about eight wet days. July is the warmest, with highs near 88°F. The routes here are all boulders, and the grade range runs from the easiest V0- up to V7. Among them are Left Ear at V0-, Slip n slide at V3, and Turbo charger at V7. The area is close to several other outdoor spots, including the Van Pugh North Park Shelter and the Mulberry River Walk Trail, both within about 6 miles.

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

    Best time to visit Cherokee Bluff

    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° / 34°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 36°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 43°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 50°

      10 wet

    5. May

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 66°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 69°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 63°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 52°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 42°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 36°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA, 10.5 mi away at 1,275 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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