Black Mamba Boulder

Black Mamba Boulder is a bouldering area in Massachusetts, about a mile from North Saugus. It sits among a cluster of other boulders and climbing spots, with Jackhammer Boulder just 0.1 mile away and Hawkes Pond Woods and Sponsor Boulder within a third of a mile. The area is small and compact, so it works well as a short stop for climbers who want to try a few problems close together. The climbing here is all bouldering, with five routes on the boulder. The grades run from V0- to V1, with Sidewinder at V0- and Constrictor at V1. The routes are short and the boulders are close together, so it's easy to move from one to another in a single visit. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reading show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with fewer wet days in September than in spring. Winter brings regular snow days, with January averaging eight. Beyond the boulders, the Deep Woods Trail West and Deep Woods Trail East mountain biking routes are about 0.8 to 1.5 miles away, and the Eagle Rock Trail hike is roughly 1.6 miles off.