Rhode Island · Rock climbing · Exeter · Near Danielson

Galactic Variant

15 routes
V0 – V5
Bouldering
Apr–Oct
best months

Galactic Variant is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 2.4 miles from the town of Escoheag. It sits among several other climbing areas, including The Hideout, Normandy and Pirate ship wall, all within about a tenth of a mile. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 15 routes spread across the V0 to V5 range on the V scale. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Coventry run from highs around 71°F in May to about 74°F in September, with July the warmest at about 85°F. The routes include Cruiser at V0, Kessel Run at V1, Core of Beskar at V3 and Order 66 at V5. The Deep Pond trail and Tippecansett trail are both within about half a mile for a walk after climbing.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Ernest Seton

    Campground

    Campground · 2.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Dunkin'

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Galactic Variant

    Best months: April–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

      36° / 18°

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

    3. Mar

      47° / 26°

    4. Apr

      60° / 36°

    5. May

      71° / 47°

    6. Jun

      80° / 57°

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

    11. Nov

      51° / 32°

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Coventry 2, RI, 13.2 mi away at 280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (15)