Spring conditions in the NE?

Hi All,
I've got four weeks off and would like to combine a climbing road trip with a visit to see my family in central Mass. While I grew up in the NE, I haven't lived there in many, many years so I don't really remember what Springs are like. I live in NC and have to be back on the 12th of May. How will the crags be in NH in late April/Early May? I don't remember black flys as a kid. What will they be like in Southern New England, the Gunks, or NH during that time frame. Is Farley a worthy crag where I can find a few days of quality 5.11 trad or sport lines? Does anybody want to belay me on Jane at Crow Hill? I boulder up there when I go home, and I think it's a great looking line. While I'm completely willing to sport climb or boulder, trad crack climb are the light of my life. Finally, how easy is it to find partners?

I'll be in the new for a week or two, so I will get my main fix there, but I would hate to drive the rest of the way to Mass and be stuck with a rack, rope, and car and nobody to give me a catch. Thanks in advance for any beta

You can hook up with bouldering crews in New England at the forum at newenglandbouldering.com

The bugs aren't out yet, but they will be any day now...

Be Esperanza wrote:How will the crags be in NH in late April/Early May?

Some things will still be wet, but its generally not a bad time of year.

Be Esperanza wrote:I don't remember black flys as a kid. What will they be like in Southern New England, the Gunks, or NH during that time frame.

Typically not bad yet. June is the worst.

Be Esperanza wrote:Is Farley a worthy crag where I can find a few days of quality 5.11 trad or sport lines?

Absolutely.

Be Esperanza wrote:Does anybody want to belay me on Jane at Crow Hill? I boulder up there when I go home, and I think it's a great looking line.

It might still be wet. I have to travel for work for most of late April and May, otherwise I might be up for it.

Be Esperanza wrote:Finally, how easy is it to find partners?

Cross post to the neclimbs.com board. Weekends at Farley are busy enough that it might be worth just showing up and chatting with folks in the parking lot.

Thanks for the beta.