Vermont · Rock climbing · Bolton · Near South Burlington

E - Lower Tier

18 routes
5.7 – 5.12a
Sport · Trad
Aug–Sep
best months

E - Lower Tier is a climbing area in Vermont, about 1.8 miles from the town of West Bolton. It sits among a cluster of named climbing areas, with Upper West, B - Upper Tier - Left End and F - North End all about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 77°F in July and 75°F in August, with September still near 68°F. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 26°F. The Old Long Trail passes about 0.2 mile away, and Libby's Look Loop is about 0.4 mile off. For fishing, the Winooski River is about 3.7 miles away, and Little River State Park offers camping about 6.8 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Twin Brooks Tenting Area

    Campground

    Campground · 6.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Big Spruce

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi · Open after 6
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    Old Round Church

    Museum

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit E - Lower Tier

    Best months: August–September. 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

      26° / 8°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 10°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 19°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 32°

      14 wet

    5. May

      65° / 44°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 53°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 58°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 56°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 38°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 17°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Worcester 2 W, VT, 16.1 mi away at 1,360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.