Massachusetts · Rock climbing · West Brookfield

The Bubba Boulder

9 routes
V1 – V5-6
Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Bubba Boulder is a bouldering area in western Massachusetts, about 2.3 miles from the town of Ware. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Turdle Boulder, Wizard's Cave and Rock House Reservation all within about a tenth of a mile. The closest town is Ware, and the area is a compact hub for boulderers and hikers alike. The climbing here is all bouldering, with nine routes spread across the site. The grades run from V1- to V5, with the median around V3+. Among the named routes are Jug Ladder at V1-, Bubba Arete at V2+ and Power Animal at V5. The area is best suited to climbers who enjoy bouldering on a small scale, with several problems close together. For timing, late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belchertown show September highs around 73°F with lows near 51°F, while July highs reach about 82°F. Winter is cold, with January highs averaging around 33°F. The Pond Trail and the Fire Road, a mountain biking route, both start within about a tenth of a mile. For fishing, the Quaboag River is about 3.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The Bubba Boulder

    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

      33° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Belchertown, MA, 7.8 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)