Carderock
Climbing Sections:
- Camp Lewis (7)
- Easter Egg Cliffs (2)
- Hades Heights (28)
- Jam Box (1)
- Jungle Cliffs (32)
- Outlook Rock (5)
About Carderock:
| Carderock is a part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. It is located on the Potomac River between Vaso Island and the Canal along the Billy Goat Trail.There is no fee to enter the Park. The rock is micha-schist and ranges from 30-50 Ft.with the majority of the climbs about 35 ft. There is a good variety of features in this small area, aproxiamately 200 yds. of friction slabs, overhangs, and cracks. A predominately low angle base makes this an excellent area for bouldering. While the rock is stable, it is not recomended for trad climbing because the protection will slip or break out. Bring enough anchor for trees about 20-30 ft. from the edge of the cliff. There are 35 routes 5.5 to 5.8 and 65 routes from 5.9 to 5.12. Many of the routes can be climbed from the same anchor, providing for good warm-ups and challanges for climbers of all abilities. Carderock can be very crowded on weekends in good weather. |
| Nearest town or city: | Cabin John |
| Directions: | Directions: From I-495, Take exit #13 to the Clara Barton Parkway, on the Maryland side of the Potomac near Cabin John. Follow the Parkway North to the first exit, Carderock Recreation Area. At the top of the ramp turn left across the Parkway, right to go under the canal, stay right to the last parking lot. |
| Latitude, Longitude: | 38.97516, -77.20814 |
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| Camping: | None |
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| Quantity of Climbs: | Lifetime |
| Books: | Carderock Big Wall, by Robert J. Borotkanics. Available at www.carderockbigwall.com |
| Click the Update links above to provide data for any blank field of this Area. To modify existing fields, send an Editor Note. | |
Forum Discussions (12)
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20 - 30 ft anchors? | zsmith2 | 5 | Jul 03, 6:49 PM |
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Subway/Bus to Carderock? | ilanbg | 1 | Sep 25, 9:38 AM |
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Looking for partner Aug 2-11!!! | saber199 | 0 | Aug 01, 5:55 PM |
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Camping? | mor1642 | 0 | Jun 19, 9:13 AM |
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Carderock Trad, yeah...Trad climbing! | lofstromc | 5 | Feb 25, 5:44 PM |
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Carder Rock Boldering Guide? | jhernand | 3 | Apr 04, 7:42 AM |
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DC climbers - Carderock! | mrtristan | 0 | Jul 04, 1:11 PM |
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Where to buy the Carderrock, MD guidebook. | virginia_alpinist | 0 | Feb 12, 12:25 PM |
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Carderock Conditions | moeman | 1 | Mar 07, 6:48 PM |
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Rob's Book | binerbaby | 7 | Nov 26, 4:48 PM |
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New Guide Changes Long Established Ratings from the 40's | redpointadventures | 5 | Feb 19, 6:31 PM |
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Bolting at Carderock | redpointadventures | 21 | Feb 22, 7:54 PM |
