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DPW Boulder

Massachusetts > N Shore > Cape Ann > Rockport S Woods > Cape Pond Boulders

Description

DPW Boulder is one steep, good block with multiple problems. The Boulder has three sides with problems. A steep side with the noteworthy bulge, a sheer side that gently overhangs with crimpy problems and the side with the crack system. Routes start with Hump Day and move right around the boulder.

Getting There

Park on the dirt pullout on Route 127 between Gloucester and Rockport. Head into the woods towards the pond. Per Tim McGivern, parking also possible at the police station and then you can head down to the reservoir and bear right (south) along the shore and then head uphill to the woods next to the DPW. On weekends you may walk through the DPW yard past the piles of soil to reach this boulder.

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Old Timer
North Andover MA
[Hide Comment] Several broken holds on the gently overhanging face have opened up a few new problems. The horrific tree stump behind the problem Full Contact has been cut down and is no longer an issue. Apr 29, 2019