Lake Side Boulder

Lake Side Boulder is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about half a mile from the community of Saylesville Highlands. It sits among a cluster of other boulders, with Peace Dove Boulder and The Whale Boulder each about 0.1 mile away, and it pairs easily with Olney Pond, a fishing spot 0.2 mile off. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes spread across the V0 to V4- range. Lake Side Slab is the easiest at V0, and High Five is the hardest at V4-, with Joe McLoughlin listed as its first ascender. The median grade is V2, so the area works for climbers of all levels. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Woonsocket weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while July peaks near 84°F and winter brings regular snow days. The surrounding area offers more to do. Dark Side of the Pond and Split Rock Trail are mountain biking routes about 0.3 mile away, and the Woonasquatucket River, roughly 4 miles off, is a river fishing option.