This rock is listed in both Rock ‘n Road and Boston Rocks. IMHO, this is not worth the effort of finding this chunk of rock. Toula describes it as “Unbelievable. Horizontal pile. Feeble.” It is included for completion and perhaps to save you the gas or effort. It seemed only 6-10 feet tall. Funny, there is even a separate listing at the New England bouldering website for this rock! Apparently, the rock is owned by the town.
L->R (starting at the S end, going clockwise):
A. Slab Stick B. Let’s Face It, 4 CD. Fairyation, 6 D. Fairy Rings, 8 E. Fruit Market, 7+ F. Tutti Fruitti, 7 North Face G. Misfit, 9 H. Fairies, Only, 10- I. Iron Cross, 10 J. Radish, 9 K. The Loop, 8 East Face L. Mickey’s, 6
Getting There
It is near the Bates Elementary School 3 blocks north of Route 9. It took a while to find this boulder...it was a disappointment to find it.
Exit off Route 9 at Weston Road. Head toward Weston on Weston Rd -- this will be a R if exiting off westbound, a L if exiting off eastbound. Go 1/4 to 1/2 a mile, R on Elmwood Rd. After not quite 1/2 a mile you will pass a church on the left then go over a wetland/creek then see a gravel turnoff for a town park of sorts. Park here. Walk into the woods on the most prominent path you see. Do not be distracted by smaller creekside paths. Ahead, a few tenths of a mile, you will see the rock on your left. Climb whatever looks good on it. As to the disappointment of finding it: Let's be clear. BB is NOT a climbing destination. Disappointment WILL result if you've come from afar to spend a long weekend climbing here. But, if you happen to live in Wellesley or Weston or other neighboring towns, BB is not unworthy in the objective of providing quality climbing moves on a quality granite boulder. Climb the right arete. Climb the middle of the steep face. Practice hard mantles. Entertain yourself by eliminating holds and adding sitstarts. Traversing the steep face is HARD and demanding. Pity there aren't other boulders like it. But there aren't.
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