Back Woods Slab

Back Woods Slab is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 1.3 miles from Saylesville Highlands. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Back Woods Bloc and Pond Scum Boulder each about 0.1 mile away, and the Northeast Area at a similar distance. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes listed, and the grades run from V0-1 to V1, making it a good fit for climbers looking for low-grade problems. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and a few snowy days a month from December through February. The Cross Course mountain bike trail is about 0.2 mile away, and the Ripcord and Wiggle trails are each about 0.4 mile off. For time on the water, Olney Pond is about a mile away.