Eastern, MA
- 38 routes
- V0-1 – V6-7
- Bouldering · Trad · Top Rope
- Apr, Jun
- best months
Eastern is a climbing area in Massachusetts, about 0.8 miles from Westwood. It sits among a cluster of outdoor spots, and several other climbing areas lie within a few miles. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Norwood show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, while July peaks near 86°F. Other climbing areas close by include Overshadowed and Wilson Mountain Reservation, both about 2.6 miles away. The Larabee Trail (Orange Blaze) is a hike about 2.2 miles off, and the Powerglide mountain biking area is about 1.6 miles away.
Best time to go · Apr, Jun
Best time to visit Eastern, MA
Best months: April, June and August–November. 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.
Jan
40° / 21°
11 wet
Feb
42° / 22°
9 wet
Mar
49° / 29°
11 wet
Apr
61° / 39°
12 wet
May
71° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
80° / 57°
12 wet
Jul
86° / 63°
12 wet
Aug
84° / 61°
11 wet
Sep
77° / 52°
11 wet
Oct
66° / 41°
11 wet
Nov
55° / 34°
10 wet
Dec
44° / 26°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norwood Mem Ap, MA, 3.4 mi away at 50 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (38)
Arrow Boulder(1)
Ashby Trap Falls(3)
Balance Rock Cave(1)
Cair Paravel Wall(2)
Catrock Park(1)
Chelmsford Thanksgiving Ground Forest(1)
Children of Men Wall(1)
Crack Rock(1)
Face, The(1)
King Philip Rock(2)
Mount Hood(1)
Nose Minor(1)
Nubble, The(2)
Playground Cliffs (Mount Ephraim)(3)
Puddingstone Boulder(3)
River Rock(1)
Route 9 Boulder(2)
Sunset Bay Boulder(2)
Tyngsborough Quarry(1)
Warm Up(1)
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