Mayhem Boulder

Mayhem Boulder is a bouldering area in Massachusetts, about 0.7 miles from Merrimac Terrace. It sits among a cluster of climbing and mountain biking spots, with the Steel Tower Area and the Old Goat Path (OGP) mountain biking route each about 0.1 mile away. The area has six bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V6. The easiest is Good Morning at V0, and the hardest is Locomotive at V6. Pete Otis is listed as the first ascender of both Misfire and Morning has Broken, and Tim McGivern of Schlitz. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reading show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. Other climbing areas within a short distance include Apocalyse Boulders and Salem Boulders, each about 0.3 mile away. Mountain bikers can also reach Deep Woods Trail East, about 0.6 mile off.