Main Wall

Main Wall is a climbing area in Vermont, about a mile from the town of Bolton. It sits among several other climbing spots in the area, with Bolton Dome and The Pirate's Cove both about 0.1 mile away. The area has seven routes, five of which are sport and two are trad. The grades run from 5.9+ up to 5.13a, with Blood Diamond at 5.11c and Be Gay, Do Crime at 5.13a. The sport routes include Two Thumbs Down at 5.12a and Crimes of Omission at 5.12b. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Montpelier show July highs around 82°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The Winooski River is about a mile away for fishing, and the Long Trail and Catamount Trail are both within about 2 miles. Little River State Park, about 4 miles off, offers camping.