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 for more than five years, and is committed to preserving this resource for generations of climbers to come.
Thanks to everyone who came out!
Schedule:
- Registration: 8:30am
- Project work: 9am-12pm
Where To Meet/How To Get There:
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.
-The trail to the boulders is in the far corner of the lot.
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.
-The trail to the boulders is in the far corner of the lot.
Click here to find us on Google Maps.
What We’ll be Doing:
We’re finalizing the details with the land manager, but our current scope includes trail work, graffiti removal, and trash pickup.
What to Bring:
- Food and water for the day
- Good sturdy boots
- Long pants
- Working gloves (if you have them)
Questions?
E-mail us at adoptacrag@midatlanticclimbers.org.