Climbing Near West Concord, Massachusetts

Rock Don is one boulder in the middle of the woods. It takes a 2-5 minute walk from the Main Street, and it is visible when driving down Main Street. There are blazed trails from both the street and the nearby schools. Located in Acton, Massachusetts.

Chamberlin Woods is a pleasant and popular hiking and dog-walking spot with a smattering of boulders. While some of the climbing is stubby and contrived, there are a number of lines that are well-deserving of some attention. From the Route 2 rotary by MCI-Concord, take the Barrett's Mill Exit, and follow it to the four-way intersection. Turn left onto Lowell Rd., and head in the direction of Carlisle for one mile. Parking for the woods is on the right at a dirt pullout along a field with a stone wall.From the trailhead, follow the trail until you reach a fork. The main crag is accessible from either branch of the trail. From the left, the rocks will be visible on the right when you reach a cluster of fallen birch logs. From the left, the boulders will be tucked behind a rocky hill with an old chair on top.

This is a glacial erratic perched on the slopes of Pine Hill that is maybe 8 feet tall by 10 feet wide. Make your way to Lincoln, MA.Park at the entrance to Pine Hill Conservation Area off of Sandy Pond Road (Gate Post 23) or over at Walden or Food Project or Mount Misery or wherever it is legal and you won't get towed. Use the Outer Spatial AP or download one of the exceptional maps from the Conservation Department. The boulder is located on the trail that runs northwest off of the trail between PH5 and PH4. The boulder is 6 feet off the right hand side of the trail when traveling south to north.