Vermont · Rock climbing · Bolton · Near South Burlington

Main Face

5 routes
5.8- – 5.10c
Trad · Sport
Aug–Sep
best months

Main Face is a climbing area in Vermont, about a mile from the town of West Bolton. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, so it works well as a base for a day of bouldering or a longer outing that pairs rock with a walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Wild West Wall and Upper Upper West are climbing areas just 0.1 mile away, and the Old VAST Trail is a hike at the same distance. Libby's Look Loop is about 0.3 mile off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Twin Brooks Tenting Area

    Campground

    Campground · 6.1 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 Main Face

    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.