Eagle Rock
About
Eagle Rock is a summit in Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from Wakefield. The Eagle Rock Trail begins just 0.1 mile away, making it the natural way to reach the top. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reading run from highs around 70°F in May to about 75°F in September, while winter brings highs near 38°F in January and snow on roughly eight days that month. The area also draws boulderers and mountain bikers. Ridge Boulder sits 0.7 mile away and Beaver Pond Boulder 1 about a mile off. Riders can head to Shark's Tooth East, 1.7 miles away, or Deep Woods Trail West at 1.8 miles.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
204 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Eagle Rock
Massachusetts
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–84°F and lows of 37–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Reading, MA weather station, 5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan38° high19° low8 days with snow
- Feb40° high20° low7 days with snow
- Mar48° high27° low6 days with snow
- Apr60° high37° low1 days with snow
- May70° high47° low
- Jun78° high56° low
- Jul84° high63° low
- Aug82° high61° low
- Sep75° high53° low
- Oct64° high42° low
- Nov53° high32° low2 days with snow
- Dec43° high24° low5 days with snow
Nearby
- Eagle Rock TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Ridge BoulderRock climbing0.7 mi
- Beaver Pond Boulder 1Rock climbing1 mi
- Jackhammer BoulderRock climbing1.4 mi
- Sponsor BoulderRock climbing1.4 mi
- Shark's Tooth EastMountain biking1.7 mi
- Deep Woods Trail WestMountain biking1.8 mi
- Old Goat Path (OGP)Mountain biking2.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
