Georgia · Bouldering · Clayton · Near Highlands

Gregg n' Jess

V2
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Gregg n' Jess open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Gregg n' Jess, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of two climbs catalogued at Graffiti Boulder. First ascent by Greyson Gilbert, Mar 2020.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Nichols Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Bridge Creek Fresh Market & Deli

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 6 mi
  • If it rains

    Sunset Rock

    Viewpoint

    In town

    Cliff in Macon County, North Carolina, United States

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More in Highlands
  • Nearby · Tallulah Gorge · Main Wall · Mount Yonah
  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Gregg n' Jess

    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

      46° / 26°

    2. Feb

      50° / 28°

    3. Mar

      57° / 35°

    4. Apr

      66° / 43°

    5. May

      72° / 51°

    6. Jun

      77° / 59°

    7. Jul

      80° / 62°

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

    9. Sep

      74° / 55°

    10. Oct

      66° / 44°

    11. Nov

      57° / 35°

    12. Dec

      49° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Germany Valley, GA, 6.9 mi away at 2,832 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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