Black Rock Bouldering

There is a school set back from the library and the middle school. It is an elementary school called Squannacook Elementary. It isn't used anymore for classes, but the playground and parking lot are used a lot by people walking the fitness trails behind the school....

Park at the playground, and walk to the left of the farthest swings. There is a gate opening with no gate on it and a trail that goes back. You will see a trail on your right shortly after entering the woods. Don't take that right, but take the next right. Follow the small trail down a slight hill, and you will come to a fork. Go right, and follow the wide trail right.... Walk about 800 feet, then you will enter a clearing with what looks like a clearing. Walk down to where you can see the river. It will be on your left... then look right, and Black Rock will be right there. It can be seen from the top because of the exposed rock ... you can't miss it.

Per Dan Knisell, a different approach is from the orange gate on Dudley Road. There is parking on both sides of the road as well as gates on both sides. Coming from route 13 head through the gate on the left. Follow trail straight. Ignore the first left turn. At the fork bear left and the river will soon appear off to your right. Boulder is right there. Better approach if school is in session as signage has been posted clarifying no public use from 7am to 3pm on weekdays.