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Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest Bouldering

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Routes in Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest

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	Quarry Bolulder Arete Right V4 6B
	Quarry Boulder Arete Left V2- 5+
	Sheep Rock Offwidth V2 5+
	Triangle Boulder Arete V3 6A
	Warm-up Boulder Traverse V2 5+

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Elevation:	235 ft	72 m
GPS:	42.65712, -71.36827 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Kevin Soleil on Sep 29, 2020
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Description

Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest or LDT is mostly a hiking and mountain biking destination situated between Lowell, Dracut, and Tyngsboro. The boulders here are somewhat spread out but are mostly located around the rock playground closest to the Trotting Park Road entrance on the south side of the Forest. There are about 5 or so boulders with worthwhile climbing that I have found and some potential for others and new routes. Not being on the climbing radar, many of the boulders are frequently used for campfire backstops and collect glass and other sharps. Plan to do some stewardship, and pack out some trash if you visit. Despite the fire and trash scene, the boulders here are worth a visit. Also of note, this area can be great for little kids to climb as there are many smaller "kid boulders" and a few geocaches. Enjoy!

Getting There

Park at the Trotting Park Road trailhead on the south side of the forest. Walk the wide trail/dirt fire road on the east side of the parking lot (there may be more than one, that's ok, they will both get there...) until you get to a large rocky area with many trails and small boulders. Climb to the top of this area, and walk straight back (some bushwhacking) to get to the Warm-up Boulder. If you walk right from the top on the rightmost trail continuing right, you will get to the Triangle Boulder. If you take the fire road to the right from this area, you will get to sheep rock. The Totman Boulder is best accessed from Totman Road on the northeast side of the forest. Expect to do some hunting around the first time or two. Scouting by mountain bike can also be enjoyable.