Rhode Island · Rock climbing · Smithfield · Near Danielson

Second Talus Area

4 routes
V0 – V4+
Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Second Talus Area is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 1.5 miles from the town of Spragueville. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with S&M Boulder, The Cirque and Talus Area all about 0.1 mile away. The area has four bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V4+. The easiest is Probing Uranus at V0, and the hardest is Orbital at V4+. The routes are named with a cosmic theme, including Pluto, Go Home and Fiyo on Io. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and a few snowy days a month from December through February. The Stillwater Scenic Trail and the Mary Mowry Trail (Green) are both within about a mile and a half. Paddlers can reach the Woonasquatucket River, about 2.4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • 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 Second Talus Area

    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 (4)