The Egg

The Egg is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about a mile from Saylesville Highlands. It sits among a cluster of climbing and mountain biking spots, with Death Dive Boulder and Death Crack Boulder both about 0.1 mile away. The area is known for its bouldering, with routes ranging from V2 to V12. The climbing here is all bouldering, and the grade range runs from V2 up to V12. Among the named routes are Campus Problem at V2, The Aid Problem at V8, and Egg Project at V12. Whitey's Aid Problem, a V6, was first climbed by John McLean, and Norma and Rico, a V10-11, was first climbed by Tim Kemple. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 84°F. Other spots close by include the mountain biking on Roll Into It, about 0.1 mile away, and Olney Pond, a lake fishing spot about 0.7 mile off.