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Bradbury Mountain State Park

Maine > c. Greater Portland
Warning Access Issue: Nearby areas (Elmwood) ARE closed to climbing but Bradbury SP is open DetailsDrop down

Description

This page is for the boulders that are within Bradbury Mountain State Park proper and open to climbing as of 2023. Most of the boulders previously listed here (and currently not open to climbing) are under the "Elmwood Boulders" page. 

Quaint boulders nestled among forests and furry woodland creatures.

Heinously sharp, large grain granite boulders- crystals are the dominant feature, also look for sloping aretes, crimps, and the occasional generation hold. Some highballs, lots of potential for new routes. really fun.

Shady and sunny, depends on aspect, etc.

Getting There

Exit 22 on I-295 in Maine. If coming from the North, take a left at the end of the ramp and follow obvious signs.

Once at Bradbury Mountain St. Park, take an immediate left after the gate to the lower parking lot. Head up trail at end of parking lot "Summit .6 miles".

Head up trail for 100 yards and turn left into the woods after going up the first brown wooden staircase. If you follow the ridge line for about 100 more yards you'll come to the two "Southern Patch" boulders.

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[Hide Comment] Does anybody have a map showing the routes on the boulders. I've been there climbing many times but I don't know which route is which. Even a hand drawn sketch would be cool! Jun 10, 2009
Peter Beal
Boulder Colorado
[Hide Comment] Thanks for adding this area. I developed the majority of the problems here in the early 90s and will be posting photos of the boulders in the next week or so. Jul 23, 2010
[Hide Comment] Thanks for sharing the knowledge! I've always wondered about the names and grades of these problems. Bradbury is a very special place, and it's awesome that the landowner is so chill about light use.

What about the problems on the Southwest side of the upper boulder? I really enjoy the highball straight up the middle with the crux being the vertical section down low, crystal pinching gaston, etc. Jul 28, 2010
[Hide Comment] Great after class spot for Bates students... sharp but fun and some real gems! Mar 8, 2013
caesar.salad
earth
[Hide Comment] FYI: These boulders are on private land. Be respectful and clean up after yourselves. The landowner doesn't mind climbers; let's keep it that way. Jan 7, 2015
Peter Beal
Boulder Colorado
[Hide Comment] Good advice about keeping a low profile. Thanks for posting it! Jan 8, 2015
[Hide Comment] Hi all, does anyone have any updates on Bradbury. I am reading that is closed off to climbers but I also saw something about the landowners are ok with it as long as you are respectful of the area? I could not tell which of these updates was more recent. Feb 3, 2019
Mike Morin
Glen, NH
[Hide Comment] Still closed, the landowner has been unresponsive to outreach. We're due for another attempt though. Oct 13, 2020