Scotland Boulder aka Haystack Boulder

Scotland Boulder, also known as Haystack Boulder, is a climbing area in western Massachusetts, about 1.8 miles from the town of Knights Crossing. It is a boulder, a single rock formation rather than a full-scale climbing crag, and its name is a local one that pairs two labels for the same spot. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Groveland weather station show September highs around 73°F with lows near 52°F, while July runs warmer at about 83°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 35°F and several snowy days each month from December through February. Several short trails sit within about 2 miles, including the Artichoke Trail and the Little River Nature Trail, both about 1.6 miles away, and the Cooper North Pasture Preserve Trail at 1.8 miles. For more climbing, Stickney's Boulder is about 4.8 miles away.