Hammond Pond
Climbing Sections:
- Gypsy Moth Wall (4)
- Lunch Wall (8)
- Mall Wall (5)
- Pinnacle Area (12)
- Pond Area (15)
- Pusherman Wall (17)
- Temple Overhangs (9)
- The Alcove (30)
- The Cave (5)
- Vittles Wall (7)
About Hammond Pond:
| Hammond Pond (MDC Reservation) is home some decent bouldering and fun toproping. The bouldering is highlighted by the steep, fingery routes in the alcove. The toproping is most popular at the main face by the pond. Bring super-long slings or extra rope for anchors. Trad gear is helpful too for anchors on some of the climbs. The approaches are short, the season is spring to late fall. |
| Nearest town or city: | Newton |
| Directions: | From Boston: Rte. 9 west, north on Hammond Pond Parkway. Parking lot on the right. Toward Boston: Rte. 9 east look for Chestnut Hill Mall on left, Take Exit for Hammond Pond Parkway right near the mall. Bear right off Exit onto parkway south. Take U-turn at first chance and head north on Hammond Pond Parkway. Parking lot with MDC sign appears soon on the right. just after you cross back under route 9. |
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| Camping: | None |
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| Quantity of Climbs: | Month |
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Forum Discussions (7 posts)
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Lost Glasses near Lower Walls or Vittles | colleen415 | 0 | Aug 11 2012, 3:23 AM |
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Lost glasses | AmyCherisse | 1 | May 28 2012, 11:17 PM |
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Parking for the Temple at Hammond Pond | sidepull | 1 | Nov 24 2010, 1:45 PM |
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Dawn patrol at Hammond - you up for it? | sidepull | 6 | Aug 22 2009, 1:46 AM |
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chipper in the alcove | tes003 | 0 | Apr 10 2007, 4:55 AM |
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Tent campsites near hammond pond - Boston Area | brianharrington | 9 | Apr 19 2010, 11:13 PM |
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On the plethora of sitstarts, eliminates, and squeezejobs | bongowurm | 4 | Oct 04 2006, 12:21 AM |
