Spiny Tree Pigs
- V5
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr, Jul–Oct
- best months
One of 23 boulder problems catalogued at Ayer Boulders, this climb sits in the upper range of difficulty at the Rod and Gun Club sector. First ascent by Jon Haggerty.
- Nearby · Ayer Boulders · Chimney Boulders · Trashcan Boulder
Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct
Best time to visit Spiny Tree Pigs
Best months: April and July–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.
Jan
34° / 16°
11 wet
Feb
37° / 17°
9 wet
Mar
45° / 25°
11 wet
Apr
58° / 35°
12 wet
May
70° / 46°
13 wet
Jun
78° / 56°
13 wet
Jul
83° / 61°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 60°
12 wet
Sep
74° / 51°
11 wet
Oct
62° / 40°
12 wet
Nov
50° / 30°
11 wet
Dec
40° / 22°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA, 10.6 mi away at 348 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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