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Whitney Thayer Woods Bouldering

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Areas in Whitney Thayer Woods

Backforty Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Bigelow Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Boulder 4 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Boulder Lane Wall 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Bud Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Knob Hill Wall 0 / 0 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Ode’s Den 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Rooster Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Skyline Wall 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Turtle Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Whitney Spur Rail Trail Area 0 / 0 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

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Elevation:	81 ft
GPS:	42.23426, -70.82328 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Whitney Thayer has fun granite bouldering on the South Shore!

The boulders are pretty spread out, with a large jumble of them found around Ode's Den. There seems to be a lot more to be discovered by those who are willing to venture off the path.

If you know anything about the history of climbing in this area, please let me know. I have been unable to find any record, but with such easy access, it's hard to believe that nobody has ever climbed here.

Getting There

From Quincy/Boston: get yourself to Route 3A. Head south through Hingham and into Cohasset. Shortly after passing the shopping plaza with the Marylou's on your left, you will see a dirt road (Howes Ln) on the right and a sign for Whitney Thayer Woods. Turn down this and park at the trailhead.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Whitney Thayer Woods

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

V-easy 3 6 ● Back Crack Boulder Bigelow Boulder
V1 5 12 ● The Arete Boulder Bigelow Boulder
V4- 6B 6 ● Jump 'n' Hump Boulder Bigelow Boulder
V4 6B 12 ● The Bigelow Tea Bag Boulder Bigelow Boulder
V7-8 7B 5 ● The Funkiest Fiesta This Side of… Boulder Bigelow Boulder