All Locations > Connecticut > CT Bouldering > Meshomasic State Forest

Great Hill Boulders Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Great Hill Boulders

Pink Princess 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

Elevation:	499 ft	152 m
GPS:	41.57622, -72.55916 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	321 total · 12/month
Shared By:	Mike M on Nov 28, 2023
Admins:	Morgan Patterson Page Updates (admin only)

See Weather Forecast

Description

The land between Cobalt and the Great Hill view point is littered with boulders. Within a mile of the ridge to the road there are a few boulders and walls. The area is hard to access as the easiest way is to scramble from the base of the hill to reach the boulders. The land is steep and there are no trails. Some of the boulders I saw did have great landings. Although you can reach the boulders from the East side trail this is a longer route that needs more bushwhacking in summer seasons.

Getting There

Go to the intersection of Depot Hill Rd and Great Hill Pond Rd and park at where the road forks. From there you should see a large scramble field while facing the hill. Go straight up for 5 minutes until you see your first boulder. Afterwards continue up and to the left. You should see that wall of the great hill view point. The land is steep but you will see boulders as you ascend to the right/east of the hill.