Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Bolton

5.3 Route

5.3
grade
Top Rope
style
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

This is the easiest climb catalogued at Powder House Crag, where routes span from 5.3 to 5.8. The route is set up for toprope only.

  • Nearby · Bolton/Lancaster · Welcome Boulder · The Anvil
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit 5.3 Route

    Best months: April–June and August–October. 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.

    1. Jan

      37° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 16°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 60°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 49°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 29°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Maynard 2, MA, 8.3 mi away at 205 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.