Located along the east side of the Potomac River in Maryland, just north of DC, Carderock is one of the most popular urban climbing areas in the Mid-Atlantic hosting over 100 routes that can be toproped via natural anchor systems (trees, rocks, etc.).
Registration in advance is required – register here!
Schedule:
- Registration + Waivers: 8:45am
- Project work: 9am-12pm
Where To Meet/How To Get There:
Follow I-495 to Exit 13 for Carderock/Clara Barton Parkway. Drive north on the Clara Barton Parkway to the first exit for Carderock Recreation Area and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. Turn left and drive across the parkway on a bridge into the national parkland. Take a Right at the intersection and follow the road to the last parking area (the climbers lot).
Click here to find on Google Maps.
What We’ll be Doing:
We will be removing invasive species with direction from a park ranger/resource specialist. Materials such as gloves and tools will be provided. This will involve a lot of sitting and crouching close to the ground in order to pull the plants.
What to Bring:
We recommend long pants, long sleeves, and boots to limit any physical reactions to plants in the area (such as poison ivy) and to avoid bugs/ticks. Gloves, tools, and trash bags will also be provided.
- Food/snacks and water for the day
- Sturdy boots
- Long pants, long sleeve shirt
- Any bug or sun protection you want to use
Questions?
E-mail us at adoptacrag@midatlanticclimbers.org.