Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Montague

The Aviary

5 routes
V0 – V1
Bouldering
Apr–Oct
best months

The Aviary is a bouldering area in Massachusetts, about a mile from the town of North Leverett. It sits close to several other climbing spots, including Skyport and Lower Skyport, both roughly 0.1 mile away, and The Spirit Boulder, a short distance off as well. The bouldering here is all on a single grade range, with five routes rated from V0- to V1. Kyle Bishop is credited with the first ascents of all five, and they include Beaker (V0-), Bird Law (V0), Albatross (V0+), Snowbird (V1) and The Maltese Falcon (V1). Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs near 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. That station sits a few hundred feet below the Aviary, so temperatures at the boulders run slightly cooler. The Sawmill River, a canoeing route, is about 0.8 mile away, and the Sugar Farms Trail is roughly 2.5 miles off. The M&M Trail (old route) is a little farther, at about 2.6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit The Aviary

    Best months: April–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

      30° / 12°

    2. Feb

      35° / 12°

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

    4. Apr

      58° / 34°

    5. May

      70° / 45°

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

    12. Dec

      37° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leverett #2, MA, 5.4 mi away at 315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (5)