Wilber Park
Sandisfield, MA
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Hanging Mountain 43 South Main Street, Sandisfield, MA
Managed by
Western Massachusetts Climbing Coalition
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
Hanging Mountain from a distance, featuring views of multiple climbing walls.
The "grotto" climbing wall.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
About Hanging Mountain
Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield offers premier rock-climbing opportunities at southern New England's second-largest climbing destination. The mountain features a 1000-foot-long series of granite and gneiss cliffs ranging from 60 to 240 feet in height. There are over 80 climbing routes spanning 8 different walls, including full-bolted sport, mixed, and traditional climbs. It is owned entirely by climbers.
This Berkshires crag has routes for rock climbers of all levels. Climbers must have the proper equipment (a 60-meter dynamic rope, 12 quickdraws, a harness, and a helmet) and experience in sport climbing outdoors. Anyone who does not have the proper equipment or prerequisite knowledge will need to hire a guide service (try Adventure East).
The Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition owns the 14 acres comprising Hanging Mountain and manages the land in collaboration with Connecticut's Ragged Mountain Foundation. Visitors should consider donating $5 at the parking lot when using the crag to help sustain the local non-profit's ownership and management of Hanging Mountain.
Much of the land has been designated as priority habitat by MassWildlife, meaning any development or changes to the area must comply with the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and Wetlands Protection Act.
Managed by
Western Massachusetts Climbing Coalition
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
Access to Hanging Mountain can be found off a short dirt driveway off Massachusetts 8. Multiple dirt parking areas are on this dirt driveway, providing space for at least sixteen cars. Additionally, there is an accessible parking space located adjacent to the trailhead. A large portable restroom is also located at the lot closest to the trailhead. The trail system that accesses the climbing areas is steep and rocky, requiring minor to moderate rock scrambling to access the climbs. Parking is on a slight 5% incline towards the mountain.
An accessible parking space in the Hanging Mountain parking area.
Wooden boardwalks navigate through the trail leading up to the Hanging Mountain climbing cliffs.
Portable restroom and information kiosk in the Hanging Mountain parking area.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
