Rhode Island · Rock climbing · Smithfield · Near Danielson

Talus Area

10 routes
V0 – V7
Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Talus Area is a bouldering area in Rhode Island, about 1.5 miles from the town of Smithfield. It sits among several other climbing areas, including The Roofs, Connors Farm and The Cirque, all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a cluster of boulders rather than a single route, and its climbing is all bouldering, with grades ranging from V0 to V7. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The routes here are all bouldering, and the grade range runs from V0 to V7. Among the named routes are King Tut at V0, Pure Power at V3, and Will of the Lion at V7. The Dirty Sanchez is a V6.

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 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 (10)