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Ultimate Spring Bouldering Guide to Rocktown: Top Boulders for Extended Season

If you've been bouldering in the Southeast this winter, you're aware the season ended early due to relentless rain and snow.

Spring has arrived, bringing warmer temperatures and looming humidity that can make even V1s feel like V6s—or that infamous Dawn Wall dyno. Southeast climbers are swapping crash pads for ropes, thinning out boulder fields. But for those extending the bouldering season, Rocktown on Pigeon Mountain offers ideal breezy conditions and concentrated high-quality boulders that maintain good friction even on warm, sunny days.

Discover these standout boulders at Rocktown to boost your spring scorecard.

Hueco Simulator

Found just past the center of the Upper Maze Area, Hueco Simulator boulders get ample sun but feature easy problems on juggy holds—perfect for spring. Massive, steep walls provide fun warm-ups for all levels.

Crock Block

At the boulder field's far end, this hike-in gem rewards with V2-V7 variety. Highlights include the star V5 Center Crock Block, a highball sloper classic. Prioritize it on hot days to beat heat and crowds.

The Chex Boulders

A 30-minute hike near Hueco Simulator, the Chex Area delivers nine V0-V4 problems on vertical walls with pockets, slopers, pinches, cracks, and jugs. Ideal for enjoyable, varied projects.

The Comet Boulder

In the Lower Maze, this shaded, vertical-to-overhanging boulder stays cool with iron rails. Compact but packed with V1-V8 combos, including high-star gems like Standard (V3), Variation (V5), and Deviation (V6) to test crimps and endurance.

Asphalt Area

The El Bano boulder in the Middle Maze Asphalt Area offers starred easy-to-moderate lines, even V0s. Warm up here before tackling Asphalt boulder's V5 Pinch Loaf and V6 Pullin’ Tubes.

These spots may not match winter sandstone perfection, but they'll satisfy your bouldering cravings for weeks longer.

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