Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Monson

Bunyan Mountain

2 routes
5.7+ – 5.9
Trad
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Bunyan Mountain is a climbing area in western Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from the town of North Monson. It sits close to two other climbing areas, Main Face and the holding area, both about 0.1 mile away, which makes it easy to pair with those for a full day on the rock. The climbing here is traditional, with two routes listed: Left Hook at 5.7+ and Bunyan Crack at 5.9. Bunyan Crack was first climbed by Sam Slater and Mark Bourque in the summer of 1979. For comfortable weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from the nearby Belchertown weather station run from highs around 68°F in May to about 73°F in September, with July the warmest at around 82°F. Nearby, Battleship Rock is about 3.4 miles away, and the White Trail hike is about 4.7 miles off. For time on the water, the Quaboag River is about 8.4 miles away, and the Scantic River in Connecticut is about 9.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Bunyan Mountain

    Best months: April and June–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

      33° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Belchertown, MA, 10.1 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (2)

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