Massachusetts · Bouldering · Foxborough

Stinging Surprises

One of 11 boulder problems catalogued at Goat Rock, this climb sits in the upper range of the crag's V0–V5+ span. First ascent by Brian Nuttall.

Also worth it near here
- Normandy Farms CampgroundCamping · ~2 min drive
- Lake MirimichiLake fishing · ~4 min drive
- Pigeon HillSummit · ~10 min drivePhoto: Davidafranklin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Pond WalkMountain biking · ~11 min drive
Best time to visit Stinging Surprises
Best months: April–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
  37° / 20°
  12 wet
2. Feb
  40° / 21°
  10 wet
3. Mar
  47° / 28°
  12 wet
4. Apr
  59° / 38°
  12 wet
5. May
  70° / 48°
  12 wet
6. Jun
  78° / 57°
  11 wet
7. Jul
  83° / 63°
  10 wet
8. Aug
  82° / 62°
  10 wet
9. Sep
  74° / 54°
  9 wet
10. Oct
  62° / 43°
  11 wet
11. Nov
  51° / 34°
  11 wet
12. Dec
  42° / 25°
  12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walpole 2, MA, 7.3 mi away at 170 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Best time to visit Stinging Surprises