Elevation: | 220 ft |
GPS: |
39.0303, -77.0041 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Kristan Markey on Nov 16, 2012 · Updates |
Admins: | Frances Fierst, C S |
Description
Collection of 200 boulder problems in a wooded area of the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River just minutes north of DC. Watch for families hiking through on the weekends.
This area is a limited resource and has seen an increase in traffic. As a result, some of holds are becoming polished. Please clean sand off the bottom of climbing shoes and brush off excess chalk.
Topos available at:
http://mdguides.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/nwb-guide-draft.pdf (newer)
http://www.drtopo.com/submitted/nwbranch.pdf
A new digital guidebook written by Dana Miller details 122 boulder problems with hi-res photos, maps, and GPS.
Getting There
Drive 1.4 miles on Route 29. Parking lot for the Northwest Branch will be on the right. If you get to the Citgo/Trader Joe's/California Tortilia (Lockwood Plaza)x, you've gone too far.
Follow the trail at the parking lot
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