Dragon's Den

Dragon's Den is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 1.2 miles from the town of Smithfield. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Grandma's House just 0.1 mile away and Yellow Boulder and Connors Farm within a third of a mile. The area is a compact, close-to-town destination for boulderers. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 12 routes spread across the V0 to V6 range. The easiest is Whiplash at V0, and the hardest is Rhythm of the Night at V6. Dragon Slayer is a V4, and Earth Wyrm is a V3. The routes are named for their own style and grade, and the area is best suited to climbers who want to work on boulders rather than top-roped climbs. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while July peaks near 84°F and winter brings regular snow days. For a change of pace, the Red Trail and Stillwater Scenic Trail are both about a mile away. Paddlers can head to the Woonasquatucket River, roughly 2.4 miles off.