Ayer Boulders  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  360' Lat, Long:  42.5698, -71.5685 Map Page Views:  2,441. Good page? (2 likes)    Administrators:  Old Timer, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Kai Troester on Aug 27, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

BETA PHOTO: Aerial shot of the area that marks the parking and...

Description 

This is a small collection of boulders in Ayer, MA (35 miles northwest of Boston). I first came across this area in 2006. While I don't think that I was the first one climbing there, the lack of chalked holds suggests that it is rarely visited for climbing.

Given the rather small selection of problems, the area seems most suited for local climbers who are looking for some nearby bouldering.

Getting There 

From Ayer center (NW of I-495 and Route 2), take Washington St. north towards the Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Once you are at the power lines, park on the right (east) side and follow the trail under the power lines. The first good boulder is atop the hill on your left. To get to the Double Roof, follow the trail down the hill and take an immediate right after getting into the woods.

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Bear Hug V3+  MA : Ayer Boulders : Chimney Boulders

Start kneeling under the prow with left hand on an okay sloper and right on opposite side of prow on a three fingerish-sized, decent crimp. Place your feet anywhere and pull on. Go straight up and climb the prow on good holds....[more]   Browse More Classics in MA

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BETA PHOTO: Double Roof boulder.	BETA PHOTO: Double Roof boulder left side.	More rock than you would think...
BETA PHOTO: Chimney Boulder close-up. Sign says 'Porcupine Hab...