Vapor Lock Cave
Vapor Lock Cave in Tennessee has 16 bouldering routes across 9 grades.
- 16 routes
- V5 – V14
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Vapor Lock Cave
Best months: March–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.
Jan
47° / 28°
11 wet
Feb
52° / 31°
10 wet
Mar
61° / 38°
11 wet
Apr
71° / 46°
11 wet
May
78° / 55°
11 wet
Jun
85° / 63°
12 wet
Jul
88° / 67°
13 wet
Aug
87° / 66°
11 wet
Sep
82° / 60°
9 wet
Oct
71° / 47°
9 wet
Nov
59° / 37°
9 wet
Dec
50° / 31°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dayton 2se, TN, 4.1 mi away at 822 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Vapor Lock Cave is a climbing area in Tennessee's Laurel Snow Pocket Designated State Natural Area, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits within the state natural area's network of climbing spots, and several other climbing areas lie right next to it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dayton show October highs around 71°F with lows near 47°F, and April is similar at about 71°F by day and 46°F at night. Midsummer highs typically reach the upper 80s. The Dayton Pocket/Laurel Falls Bouldering and Hillside climbing areas are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Entrance Boulders are just as close. For time on the water, Richland Creek offers canoeing about 0.8 mile off.
Routes (16)
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