Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Lynn · Near Newburyport

Hillside Boulder

7 routes
V0 – V7+
Bouldering
Apr–Oct
best months

Hillside Boulder is a bouldering area in Massachusetts, about a mile from the town of Wyoma. It sits among a cluster of other bouldering spots, with Bunky Boulder, Big Mario Boulders and Meteorite Boulder all within a tenth of a mile. The area is best suited to climbers who prefer bouldering over roped climbs. The boulders here run the gamut from easy to quite challenging. Of the seven routes in the area, the easiest is Mr. Slick at V0, and the hardest is Real Earth at V7+. The median grade is V6-, so climbers of all levels can find something to work on. Some of the names stand out: Bullet Proof is V2, Betwix is V3-, and Roasted and Undertaker are both V7-. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marblehead show May highs around 65°F and September highs near 72°F, with July the warmest month at about 80°F. For more time on the trails, Overlook Trail is about half a mile away, and the Deep Woods Trail East and Old Goat Path are each just under a mile off.

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    RV Field

    Campground

    Campground · 6.1 mi from the trail
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    The Witch House

    Museum

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hillside Boulder

    Best months: April–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

      36° / 18°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 20°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      65° / 45°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 54°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 61°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 53°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marblehead, MA, 5.9 mi away at 84 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (7)