Maryland Heights Re-opens: Last week, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park removed two temporary closures from the park’s website. Today, park officials confirmed with Mid Atlantic Climbers via email that two of the closures in effect have been lifted. With both … Continued
Hundreds of climbers in the mid-Atlantic region urge the Park to develop a collaborative Climbing Management Plan Hundreds of climbers in the mid-Atlantic region are urging Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to lift its current climbing closures and develop a … Continued
Earlier this year, we were alerted to temporary climbing access changes at Great Falls National Park. As can be seen from their Facebook post, the park is working to stabilize and preserve Lock 2 of the Patowmack Canal and had … Continued
Effective March 1, 2019 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has closed a portion of the Cumberland Narrows, aka Lover’s Leap, cliffs in Cumberland Maryland to the public. This seasonal closures exists to protect Peregrine Falcons during their courtship, mating, … Continued
On Friday, February 8, Mid Atlantic Climbers (MAC) and Access Fund (AF) sent a letter to express our disappointment in the continued lack of public engagement in regards to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park’s June 2017 Superintendent’s Compendium, Section 13 that lists rock climbing … Continued
On Monday, July 9, Mid Atlantic Climbers (MAC) and Access Fund (AF) sent a letter to express our disappointment in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park’s June 2017 Superintendent’s Compendium, Section 13 that lists rock climbing access closures and restrictions. The … Continued
Did you know Mid Atlantic Climbers is an all volunteer organization? As our membership continues to grow, we’re looking for new volunteers to help fulfill our mission of preserving access to climbing areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, while promoting … Continued
Mid Atlantic Climbers is excited to host a public meeting at the new REI Flagship store in Washington, DC. This meeting is open to everyone regardless of membership status. It will be a great opportunity to find out what Mid Atlantic … Continued
Peregrine Falcons have again returned to Maryland Heights. These birds of prey were once endangered, and while their numbers have increased, they still need our support for successful breeding seasons at cliffs across the country. Effective Feb 17, 2017 a … Continued
The Best Intentions… Recently, approximately 500 feet of new trail was built between two small cliffs at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park without proper authorization by the National Park Service. While the trail builders likely had the best intentions – … Continued