Georgia · Rock climbing · South Fulton

Snake Pit Area

8 routes
V1 – V8
Bouldering
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Snake Pit Area is a bouldering area in Georgia, about 1.8 miles from the town of Westside Hills. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Yellow Wall Area, Glove Area and Leather Arete Area all about 0.1 mile away. The area is known for its bouldering, with eight routes spread across the site, ranging from V1 to V8 on the V scale. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Atlanta show October highs around 75°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 74°F. July is the hottest month, with typical highs near 90°F. The routes here are all bouldering, and the grade range runs from V1 to V8. Among the named routes are Right Arete at V1, Bear Naked at V4, and Snake Charmer at V8. The Half Pipe Area is also about 0.1 mile away. For a change from climbing, Boulder Trail and Sourwood Trail are both within about 1.7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Snake Pit Area

    Best months: February–May and September–December. 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

      54° / 33°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 43°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 49°

      10 wet

    5. May

      81° / 58°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 67°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 70°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 69°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 63°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 41°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 36°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, GA, 4.7 mi away at 840 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (8)