Hurricane Creek Park

For 41 years, rock climbing has been off limits in Hurricane Creek Park, but recently the former owner William “Buddy” Rodgers donated the beautiful canyon to the State of Alabama. The Cullman City Parks and Recreation gratefully accepted the local responsibility of operation. Park manager John Wesley McCrary is a professional climbing instructor and guide and has been working toward developing the climbing program and many routes for group training such as Boy Scouts of America and local church organizations. After the initial easy to moderate centrally located climbs and rappels were established, John began to move on to the more difficult and challenging areas of the park. There are many overhanging roof shelters that will have very hard Sport Routes set up; the canyon seems to be very well suited for numerous Bolted climbs. Most climbing areas that have Bolted Sport Routes have a starting difficulty level too high for beginner to novice Sport climbers; HCP is developing many easy Bolted Routes with this in mind. So if you are just getting started or are a seasoned Sport climber you will be able to find something here. All Top Rope Routes and Rappel spots are bolted with stainless anchors and you are required to use them; do not use the trees unless you are on new routes. HCP is still at the beginning of its development and new routes are encouraged; the manager has a policy of giving credit to all persons who put up new routes, no matter how easy or novice they may be. Report all First Ascents to the office for documentation. Hurricane Creek Park offers several Rock Climbing courses that range from the beginner “My First Time Rock Climbing” trips to the more advanced Tope Rope Rigging and Sport Climbing classes plus a Bouldering Techniques course to improve your all around climbing abilities. HCP uses only Certified Professional Instructors. Call ahead for reservations.

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About:: Hurricane Creek Park is located in North Alabama in the town of Vinemont in Cullman County. It is situated on top of Lacon Mountain in a 67+ acre, 500 foot deep canyon. HCP is approximately mid-way between Huntsville & Birmingham just off I-65. New climbing area under development with opportunities for first ascents
Location:: Vinemont, Cullman County, North Alabama
Facility:: Call ahead or go online for detailed camping info. Restricted Primitive Camping is permitted Tuesday through Friday night - $10.00 per person / per night. The property is gated and is locked at 5:00pm each day. There are restrooms, an outdoor store & vending machines. Their web site address is http://www.hurricanecreek.homestead.com
Required:: Waiver must be signed at visitor center. Under 18 must have waiver signed by parent.
Cost:: $3.00 18 years+; $2.50 17 Years & Under; $2.00 each for groups of 10+
Cliff Height:: 30 to 60 feet
Difficulty:: Beginner to Expert
Rock Type:: Sandstone

Contact any of the following for additional information:

Hurricane Creek Park/William “Buddy” Rodgers Natural Area: Street Address:
22600 U.S. Hwy. 31N
Vinemont, AL 35179
Phone#:256-734-2125
www.hurricanecreek.homestead.com