Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Medford

Cliff 1

12 routes
V0 – V3+
Bouldering
Jun–Oct
best months

Cliff 1 is a climbing area in Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from the community of Malden Highlands. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Cliff 2, North Wall and South Wall all about 0.1 mile away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reading show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while winter brings regular snow days from December through February. Panther Cave is about 0.2 mile away, and East Dam Road is about 0.4 mile away for a hike. Hemlock Pool Path and Nanepashemet Road are both within about a mile.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Cliff 1

    Best months: 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

      38° / 19°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 20°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 37°

      13 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      70° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 53°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 24°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Reading, MA, 6 mi away at 110 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (12)

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