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Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Lynn · Near Newburyport
The Backyard Giant
- 6 routes
- V0 – V7
- Bouldering
- Apr–Oct
- best months
The Backyard Giant is a climbing area in Massachusetts, about 1.3 miles from the town of Wyoma. It sits among a cluster of bouldering spots, with several climbing areas within a tenth of a mile. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Marblehead weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, and September still reaching about 72°F. The closest neighbors are Little Mario Boulder, Forgotten Boulders and Alien Boulders, all about 0.1 mile away. Mountain bikers can head to the Overlook Trail, roughly half a mile off.
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More in NewburyportBest time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit The Backyard Giant
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.
Jan
36° / 18°
10 wet
Feb
38° / 20°
8 wet
Mar
44° / 26°
10 wet
Apr
55° / 36°
11 wet
May
65° / 45°
11 wet
Jun
74° / 54°
10 wet
Jul
80° / 61°
9 wet
Aug
79° / 60°
8 wet
Sep
72° / 53°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 42°
10 wet
Nov
51° / 33°
10 wet
Dec
42° / 24°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marblehead, MA, 5.8 mi away at 84 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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