Georgia · Bouldering · Flowery Branch

Slabbass Direct

V4-
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

One of seven climbs catalogued at Cherokee Bluff, spanning V0 to V7. First ascent by Miguel Rodriguez.

  • Nearby · Indian Seats · Sundrop Boulder · White Wall
  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Slabbass Direct

    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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