Laurel Queen Boulder

Laurel Queen Boulder is a bouldering area in Connecticut, about 1.2 miles from the town of Burrville. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Powerlinezzz Boulder just 0.1 mile away and Burr Pond State Park / Paugnut State Forest 0.2 mile off. Boulder Grotto and Pink Walnut Boulder are both within a mile, so the area works well as a single stop or a longer day of bouldering. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 10 routes spread across the V0-1 to V7 range. Snakecharmer is the easiest, at V0-1, and All Within My Hands is the hardest, at V7. Half Parade and Bob Lob Law sit in the middle, at V2 and V3. The routes are listed with their grades, so climbers can pick a problem that suits their level. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bakersville run from highs around 69°F in May to 72°F in September, with July the warmest at about 82°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 33°F. Hikers can find the Anvil and Coe trails within about 2 miles, and paddlers can reach the East Branch Farmington River, about 7.5 miles away.