Introductory Buttress
- Apr
- best months
Introductory Buttress offers accessible climbing on solid Massachusetts rock, making it an ideal destination for climbers developing their skills on natural stone. The area features a welcoming mix of moderate-grade routes that reward good technique and footwork. Whether you're transitioning from the gym or building confidence on real rock, this crag provides the perfect stepping stone for outdoor climbing.
- Nearby · Rose Ledge Upper Tier · Main Wall · Rose Ledge Climbing Crag
Best time to go · Apr
Best time to visit Introductory Buttress
Best months: April. 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
33° / 14°
11 wet
Feb
37° / 15°
10 wet
Mar
45° / 24°
11 wet
Apr
59° / 34°
12 wet
May
70° / 46°
14 wet
Jun
79° / 55°
14 wet
Jul
84° / 60°
13 wet
Aug
82° / 59°
13 wet
Sep
74° / 51°
13 wet
Oct
62° / 39°
13 wet
Nov
50° / 29°
11 wet
Dec
39° / 21°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orange Muni Ap, MA, 9 mi away at 555 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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