Rhode Island · Rock climbing · Smithfield · Near Danielson

The Cirque

12 routes
V0 – V10
Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Cirque is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 1.5 miles from the town of Smithfield. It sits among several other climbing spots, with the Talus Area, S&M Boulder and Second Talus Area all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a cluster of boulders rather than a single route, and its climbing is all on rock rather than on a wall or a cliff. The climbing here is bouldering only, with 12 routes spread across the area. The grades run from V0 to V10, with the median at V3. The Standard Route is the easiest at V0, and Project is the hardest at V10. John McLean is listed as the first ascender of The Standard Route and Whitey's Crystal Route, and Dave Jusseaume of The Squib. For a change from the rocks, the Stillwater Scenic Trail and the Mary Mowry Trail (Green) are both about 1.3 miles away. Paddlers can head to the Woonasquatucket River, roughly 2.4 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    George Washington State Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 9.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Powder Mill Creamery

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Work and Culture

    Museum

    Museum · 7.1 mi from Danielson

    History museum in Rhode Island, United States

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The Cirque

    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

      38° / 19°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 33°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Woonsocket, RI, 6.8 mi away at 110 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (12)