Carrboro/University Lake boulders
12 bouldering routes at Carrboro/University Lake, North Carolina.
- 12 routes
- V0 – V6
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Carrboro/University Lake boulders
Best months: March–May 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.
Jan
51° / 29°
11 wet · 1 snow
Feb
54° / 31°
10 wet · 1 snow
Mar
62° / 38°
11 wet
Apr
71° / 47°
10 wet
May
79° / 56°
10 wet
Jun
86° / 65°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
11 wet
Aug
87° / 68°
11 wet
Sep
82° / 62°
9 wet
Oct
72° / 48°
9 wet
Nov
62° / 38°
9 wet
Dec
54° / 32°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chapel Hill 2 W, NC, 0.3 mi away at 500 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Carrboro/University Lake boulders is a bouldering area in North Carolina, about 0.2 miles from the town of Carrboro. It sits right at the edge of town, making it an easy stop for climbers who want to get on a rock close to home. The area has 12 bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V6. The V2 routes include Cornelius, Mr. Kennedy and Piss-ant, and the hardest is Lolth would approve at V6. The YDS scale runs from 5.4 to 5.12, with the median around 5.10+. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chapel Hill show October highs around 72°F and April highs around 71°F, while July averages about 90°F. Several other outdoor spots are within a couple of miles. Merritt's Pasture Loop and Sourwood Loop are both hikes, Tripp Farm is a mountain biking area, and New Hope Creek offers canoeing about 4.6 miles away.
Routes (12)
Carrboro High School Retaining Wall(1)
Jolly Green Boulder(3)
Playground Pool(3)
Spiderqueen(3)
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