Massachusetts · Bouldering · Ayer

Bear Hug

One of eight routes catalogued at Chimney Boulders, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from V0-1 to V7-8.

Also worth it near here
- Half Moon PondLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Priest Bridge RoadCross-country skiing · ~4 min drive
- Loop TrailHiking · ~4 min drivePhoto: dee & tula monstah, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Minute ManCamping · ~4 min drive
Best time to visit Bear Hug
Best months: April and July–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
  34° / 16°
  11 wet
2. Feb
  37° / 17°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  45° / 25°
  11 wet
4. Apr
  58° / 35°
  12 wet
5. May
  70° / 46°
  13 wet
6. Jun
  78° / 56°
  13 wet
7. Jul
  83° / 61°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  82° / 60°
  12 wet
9. Sep
  74° / 51°
  11 wet
10. Oct
  62° / 40°
  12 wet
11. Nov
  50° / 30°
  11 wet
12. Dec
  40° / 22°
  11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA, 9.7 mi away at 348 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Best time to visit Bear Hug