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Elevation: 910 ft 277 m
GPS: 34.4566, -86.37967
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Bishop Mountain is the closest quality bouldering area to Huntsville (for now at least). It is a widespread area with fairly good stone and a nice spot for post-work sessions. Approaches range anywhere from 2 to 15 minutes.

We have done our best to pinpoint exact locations of boulders, but given the limitations of Mountain Project, locations might be slightly off. Be aware that this is an expansive area and it may take you some time to learn the lay of the land. Also be aware that this is a wild area and that some of the boulders may require a little bit of bushwhacking.

Please note that this area is TVA public land and is shared by other user groups. Please be respectful of other users and abide by all TVA rules for public land usage.

TVA public land rules can be found here: tva.com/environment/environ…

Getting There Suggest change

From Huntsville: Take Hwy 431 towards Guntersville and turn right onto Guntersville Dam Road. Continue straight. The Bishop Mountain area encompasses the entire left side of the road until you reach Guntersville Dam.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bishop Mountain

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V1 5
 5
● Have Hope
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
V1 5
 4
● Found
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Found Boulder
V2 5+
 8
● Hope
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
V2+ 5+
 4
● Proceed and Be Bold
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Proceed Boulders
V3 6A
 4
● Hopeful
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
V3 6A
 5
● Hindsight
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Lost Boulder
V3 6A
 6
● Baby Fin Sit
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Baby Fin
V4 6B
 6
● The Pink
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Stink Boulder
V4 6B
 5
● Space Cadet
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Point
V5 6C
 5
● Road Rage
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Rd Block
V5-6 6C+
 6
● Revelry
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Revelry Roof
V6 7A
 8
● Road Head
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Rd Block
V6 7A
 4
● The Stink
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Stink Boulder
V7-8 7B
 5
● Nolan's Arête
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Found Boulder
V8 7B
 5
● Steven's Roof
Boulder
Middle Bishop > Steven's Cave
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Have Hope Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
 5
V1 5 Boulder
● Found Middle Bishop > Found Boulder
 4
V1 5 Boulder
● Hope Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
 8
V2 5+ Boulder
● Proceed and Be Bold Middle Bishop > Proceed Boulders
 4
V2+ 5+ Boulder
● Hopeful Middle Bishop > Hope Boulder
 4
V3 6A Boulder
● Hindsight Middle Bishop > Lost Boulder
 5
V3 6A Boulder
● Baby Fin Sit Middle Bishop > Baby Fin
 6
V3 6A Boulder
● The Pink Middle Bishop > Stink Boulder
 6
V4 6B Boulder
● Space Cadet Middle Bishop > Point
 5
V4 6B Boulder
● Road Rage Middle Bishop > Rd Block
 5
V5 6C Boulder
● Revelry Middle Bishop > Revelry Roof
 6
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
● Road Head Middle Bishop > Rd Block
 8
V6 7A Boulder
● The Stink Middle Bishop > Stink Boulder
 4
V6 7A Boulder
● Nolan's Arête Middle Bishop > Found Boulder
 5
V7-8 7B Boulder
● Steven's Roof Middle Bishop > Steven's Cave
 5
V8 7B Boulder
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Logan on Nolan's Arete
Logan on Nolan's Arete
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Logan ground up bouldering.
Logan ground up bouldering.
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Cole on Stink Up.
Cole on Stink Up.
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