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DescriptionThe Stone Tower area has a phenomenal concentration of boulder problems in all difficulty levels. For those bouldering above V6, the 20 foot Bob Johnson boulders, The Hidden Boulder, and Stone Tower Boulder should not be missed. For those bouldering below V6, great climbs can be found on the Queen's Row, Slant Right, and Egg Boulders. However, almost all of the boulders have something for everyone. The average hike between boulders in this area is less than 7 minutes. Getting ThereThe Stone Tower area is located along Great Woods Road/Trail. It is easily found by walking from the main parking lot to the left side (South Side) of Walden Pond. Pass through the two stone pillars at the end of the parking lot and proceed up the path until you reach an obvious fork (6-8 minutes from the lot). Head left and proceed up the hill another 3 minutes to the Stone Tower. This is the center of the area. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Stone Tower area:
Bear Grease V1 Boulder, 18 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
The Rail V1 Boulder, 13 feet Trailside Boulder
Hidden Arete V2 Boulder The Hidden Boulder
Tour of Duty V2+ Boulder, 18 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
Holly the Happy Heel Hooker V3+ Boulder, 12 feet Slant Right Boulder
Queen's Row Face V4- Boulder, 12 feet Queen's Row Boulders
60 Grit V4 Boulder, 15 feet The Gem Boulders
Push It Along V4 Boulder The Hidden Boulder
Missing Link V5 Boulder, 18 feet The Gem Boulders
Fist Fucker V5 Boulder Stone Tower Boulder
Big Brother V5 Boulder, 14 feet The Lost Boulder
Wardrobe Malfunction V6 Boulder, 12 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
Eye Candy V6 Boulder, 12 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
Bloodhound V7 Boulder, 18 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
Vapor V7 Boulder, 13 feet Bob Johnson Boulders
Cue the Crickets V7 Boulder, 15 feet The Gem Boulders
The Buttermilker V7-8 Boulder, 15 feet Stone Tower Boulder
Green Haze V8 Boulder Stone Tower Boulder
Keep Your Eye On The Prize V8 Boulder The Hidden Boulder
Locksmith...AKA Seam Right V9 Boulder, 13 feet Stone Tower Boulder
Featured Route For Stone Tower area
Green Haze V8 MA : Lynn Woods : ... : Stone Tower Boulder
This problem is similar to Bodacious at Pawtuckaway, only it has more moves and more beta. Start as far right as possible in a small alcove and start moving left using slopers, a crimp, heelhooks, and tension. Finsh farther to the left making a move out a small overhang where the arete ends. ...[more] Browse More Classics in MA |