Shoreline Boulder

Shoreline Boulder is a bouldering area in Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from Merrimac Terrace. It sits among a cluster of other bouldering spots, with Bob Johnson Boulder 1 and Venom Boulder each about 0.1 mile away and Union Rock about 0.2 mile off. The area is a compact, close-together set of boulders rather than a single climb, and it works well as a short stop for climbers who want to move between several problems in one visit. The climbing here is all bouldering, with nine routes spread across the area. The grades run from V0 to V5, with the median at V3. Pete Otis is the first ascent listed for several of the routes, including Motrin at V0, Cracker Jack at V3 and The Moment at V5. The boulders are close enough together that it's easy to string a few together in a single session. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marblehead show July highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s and 40s. For a change of pace, the Overlook Trail and Old Goat Path (OGP) mountain biking routes are each about 0.9 mile away.