Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Colrain

Charlemont

9 routes
V1 – V10
Bouldering
May–Oct
best months

Charlemont is a climbing area in western Massachusetts, about 2.4 miles from the town of North Heath. It sits in a cluster of climbing spots, with Big 45 just 0.1 mile away and Upper Field about 0.4 mile off, so it works well as a base for exploring several crags in a short stretch. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Beyond the climbing, the Deerfield River offers river fishing about 8.7 miles away, and Harriman Reservoir, a lake fishing spot, is roughly 9.1 miles off. For hiking, the Steeplebush Trail is about 7.4 miles away, and Old Judd Road, a cross-country ski route, is about 8.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Charlemont

    Best months: May–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

      29° / 11°

    2. Feb

      31° / 13°

    3. Mar

      39° / 20°

    4. Apr

      51° / 32°

    5. May

      63° / 42°

    6. Jun

      70° / 52°

    7. Jul

      75° / 57°

    8. Aug

      75° / 55°

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

    10. Oct

      56° / 36°

    11. Nov

      44° / 28°

    12. Dec

      34° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rowe 3ne, MA, 4.5 mi away at 1,735 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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