Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Monson

Serpent Crack

5.10-
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

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One of six routes catalogued at Main Face, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.5 to 5.11 range. First ascent by Harry Brielman and Mark Bourque.

  • Nearby · Mashamoquet Brook State Park · Big Bad Wolf Boulder · Lower Tier
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Serpent Crack

    Best months: April and June–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

      34° / 16°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 25°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      67° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 23°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Brimfield Lake, MA, 10.2 mi away at 700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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