Alberton Climbing

The Alberton area of Patapsco State Park offers several rock outcrops, Alberton Rock is 50 foot tall and Upper Alberton tops out at 30 feet tall. The rest of the areas outcrops are boulders some of which are very good. All the rock is dominantly South facing along the Patapsco River. So Summertime climbing may be hot and humid, however, the river is available for a refreshing dip after climbing.

Alberton History
Alberton is the name of the road which is now the trail you will be walking on. Walking further past the rocks will bring you to the old mill town of Alberton with only a few remaining buildings however there are lots of old foundations to explore. The Alberton post office operated in the community from 1854 to 1943. After a flood occurred around 1867 the mill was sold to C.R. Daniels and the town was renamed, Daniels. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes wiped out most of Daniels and all homes that lined the Patapsco River on both sides. A blessing in disguise was that the town residents were forced out of the town a week before the Hurricane hit! The reason the town was temporally condemned was the main water source got contaminated, the spring house is still up in the wood behind Gary Memorial Church, which is still standing on the opposite of the river.