Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Lawrence · Near Newburyport

Left Crack Corner

5.8-
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr–Oct
best months

One of six routes catalogued at Desperado, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.5 to 5.9+.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Maude Eaton

    Campground

    Campground · 2.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Boston Market

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    North Andover Historical Society

    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

    Historical society in Massachusetts, United States

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More in Newburyport
  • Nearby · Wilmington Boulders · Stickney's Boulder · Deers Leap (Windham)
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Left Crack Corner

    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

      35° / 20°

    2. Feb

      37° / 21°

    3. Mar

      45° / 30°

    4. Apr

      57° / 40°

    5. May

      68° / 50°

    6. Jun

      77° / 59°

    7. Jul

      83° / 65°

    8. Aug

      81° / 64°

    9. Sep

      74° / 56°

    10. Oct

      62° / 44°

    11. Nov

      51° / 35°

    12. Dec

      41° / 26°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lawrence, MA, 2 mi away at 50 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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