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Gulf Branch Bouldering
Routes in Gulf Branch
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Aretefying V3- 6A |
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Bigfoot V2 5+ |
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Block V1- 5- |
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call u tonight V3 6A PG13 |
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call u tonight sit (lowballed) V2-3 5+ |
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Crystal King of Gulf Branch V3 6A |
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Dark Blok Direct V1-2 5 |
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Dark Blok Right V1-2 5 |
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Donut Hole V1 5 |
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Geomarker Don't Lie V4 6B |
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Hound Dog V2 5+ |
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Hound Dog Left V2 5+ |
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Hound Dog Right V0 4 |
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Kermit The Frog V1 5 |
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Little Whirlpool V0 4 |
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Mallard (duck) V0-1 4+ |
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Matchy V3+ 6A+ |
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Moontle V0 4 |
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pocketastic V4+ 6B+ |
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Puppy Love V2 5+ |
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Slots V0 4 |
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Squeezy V2 5+ |
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Three Ledges V0+ 4+ |
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Traversty V3 6A |
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Yoga is helpful V1 5 PG13 |
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| Elevation: | 46 ft | 14 m |
| GPS: |
38.9251, -77.11354 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Philip Schuchardt on Nov 26, 2013 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Shawn Heath, Aaron Parlier |
Description
Located along the Potomac Heritage Trail, this area has a few boulders and potential top rope climbs. The National Park Service owns the Potomac Heritage Trail and shoreline.
Routes are ordered from Left (upstream) and Right (downstream)
Routes are ordered from Left (upstream) and Right (downstream)
Getting There
The fastest way to get there. Park at the at Gulf Branch trailhead on 36th Rd N( goo.gl/iupyoq) and walk downstream to the Potomac. After going down the cascades, head upstream for Block (V1+) and Squeezy (V3-); downstream for Hound Dog (V2), Project 2, and Three Ledges (V0+).
Park service map of the area:
http://www.nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/upload/PHT_GWMP_map_MAR2009_printable.pdf
Park service map of the area:
http://www.nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/upload/PHT_GWMP_map_MAR2009_printable.pdf
Classic Climbing Routes at Gulf Branch
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Sun & Shade
Sun Angles Details:
Routes Mostly Face: Southwest
Sunny Roughly 1pm to 6pm
during high season
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