Northwest Branch is one of the Mid Atlantic’s hidden bouldering gems. Located just north of the DC beltway in Silver Spring, MD, this urban crag experiences a high volume of visitors and more than it’s fair share of litter and other environmental impact. MAC has been hosting Adopt a Crags here annually for many years, and is committed to preserving this resource for generations of climbers to come.
Schedule:
- Registration: 4:15pm
- Project work: 4:30pm-7pm
What We’ll be Doing:
Recent tree fall has inundated the Secret Garden area with a lot of debris. This will be a small scale event to clear the area out so people can safely travel here and climb. We’ll be using hand tools to cut and move debris. This will be a short event during the week.
Where To Meet/How To Get There:
If using GPS, the parking area is located at Burnt Mills East Special Park. We will be meeting in at the trailhead in the far corner of the lot.
From the north (Columbia, Baltimore, etc):
- Take Route 29 south
- Shortly after crossing 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) you’ll see a shopping plaza on the left with the Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, California Tortilla, etc. Go through the light and make a u-turn.
- Now heading north on Route 29, turn right into the parking lot with the old red brick building.
From the 495 Beltway and DC:
- Take Route 29 North
- After crossing over Route 193 (University Blvd.) and going down the hill, look for the old red brick building on the right side and pull into the parking lot.
What to Bring:
- Good sturdy boots
- Long pants
- Working gloves (if you have them)
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Questions?
E-mail us at adoptacrag@midatlanticclimbers.org.