Hammond Pond Reservation, Newton, MA, Cross-Country Skii...

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- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Hammond Pond, a wooded reservation with a large, scenic pond, is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton adjacent to the city's Webster Conservation Area. It is a natural fore wildernet.com
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 anch rockclimbing.com

camping: None
quantity of climbs: Month
attractions: - It is a natural forest with wooded trails and large geological formations. Nearby Lost Pond has a quaking bog and system of natural trails.
climate: - Boston experiences a continental climate that is very common in New England, but with distinct maritime influences due to its position on the Atlantic Ocean. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are cold, windy and snowy.
location: "boston area"
location link: "http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=maboar&cu_id=1"
recreation: - Rock Climbing
activities: Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Rock Climbing
difficulty: moderate
distance (kilometers): 2 km
distance (miles): 1 mile
seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
time required: 1 hour