Rock Climbing at Sugarloaf Mountain Dickerson MD
Rock Climbing at Sugarloaf Mountain, Dickerson, MD
Beginners and experienced climbers alike will enjoy the secluded and shady climbs at Sugarloaf Mountain. With plenty of opportunities for bouldering and easy access to top-roping anchors, the Devil’s Kitchen and Boy Scout Ledges areas are a great place for individuals and groups to come and learn “the vertical dance” of rock climbing.
Climbing at Sugarloaf Mountain
Rock Climbing Series:
On Rope! – (4 hours) Introduction to tying-in, belaying, and basic climbing technique.
Climb On! – (7 hours) Knots, top-belay, climbing techniques and rappelling.
Rappel Away! – (4 hours) Introduction to techniques of safe rappelling – double line, single line with various rappel devices.
Anchors Workshop – (8 hours) Introduction to basic anchor-building for top-rope climbing. Natural and artificial anchors introduced.
Sugarloaf Mountain Entrance
Getting to Sugarloaf Mountain:
Located near Dickerson, MD, Sugarloaf Mountain is between Rockville and Frederick along I-270. If you use an online map tool, your destination will be:
7901 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
When climbers arrive at the base of the mountain, be sure to drive through the gate that is situated to the left of this sign:
The Old Snack Shack at the Westview Parking Lot
Many climbing groups head up to “Boy Scout Ledges” where they can find easy climbs for beginners. The hike to Boy Scout Ledges begins at the Westview Parking Lot, which has a covered ’snack shack’ and port-a-potties.
NEXTeams provides experienced and talented instructors for your rock climbing experience. Contact us for more information.
Eriq Powers
The NEXTeams Companies
(240) 603-4150
info@nexteams.com
www.nexteams.com
