Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Sunderland

Sunbowl

13 routes
5.6 – 5.10d
Sport
Apr–Oct
best months

Sunbowl is a climbing area in western Massachusetts, about 1.5 miles from the town of Sunderland. It is a sport climbing destination with 14 routes, and the grades range from 5.6 to 5.10d, making it a place for climbers with a range of experience. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Leverett run from highs around 70°F in May to about 74°F in September, with July highs near 83°F. Several other spots lie within a few miles. The Sugar Farms Trail and the M&M Trail (Old Route) are hikes about 3 to 4 miles away. The Mill River, about 4 miles off, offers canoeing, and The Neverland Crag is a climbing area roughly 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sunbowl

    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

      30° / 12°

    2. Feb

      35° / 12°

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

    4. Apr

      58° / 34°

    5. May

      70° / 45°

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

    12. Dec

      37° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leverett #2, MA, 1.4 mi away at 315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (13)