Rock Climbing at Great Falls Park VA

Rock Climbing at Great Falls Park, Virginia

One of the best climbing areas in the DC Metropolitan Area is located along the Potomac River at Great Falls Park, Virginia.  The park itself has plenty of places to picnic and hike, with scenic overlooks of the gorgeous Potomac River.  Numerous climbing routes and places for a good long rappel give opportunities for climbers from novice to expert.

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Climbing at Great Falls

Getting to Great Falls Park, Virginia:

Great Falls Park is located on both the Virginia and the Maryland side of the Potomac River, but the developed climbing areas are on the Virginia side near the historic Village of Great Falls.  If you use an online map tool, your destination will be:

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA  22102

When climbers arrive at Great Falls Park, they should pay at the gate ($5 per vehicle) and turn right down the hill towards the Climber’s Parking Lot.  From here, a short hike upriver will take you to the climbs.

Your guide will be driving a black Jeep Liberty.  Give Eriq Powers a call at (240) 603-4150 if you have any trouble.

Adventure Weekends Near Maryland Virginia and Washington DC

Multi-Sport Adventures Near Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC

Teams and work groups perform at their peak when they learn to trust one another.  One of the simplest and most effective ways to gain trust and commitment is through a shared experience – especially a shared physical challenge.  Our Multi-Sport Adventures are designed to provide the vehicle for building that trust while enjoying an outdoor experience with your workmates.

Combining two or more adventure sports with an overnight camping experience gives teams an opportunity to learn new skills, tell new stories and engage in activities that they might not normally expect to take part in ‘at work.’

Examples of a Multi-Sport Adventure:

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Via Ferrata Bridge

Caving and Via Ferrata in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia – We’ll meet your team at a campground and car caravan out to a wild cave where your group will explore underground caverns that seem to go on for ages.  Six hours later we’ll pitch camp and cook some supper around a campfire before heading off to our tents.  The next morning it’s off to the Via Ferrata – a mixture of rock climbing, ladder climbing and hiking up a mountain.  After an elevation gain of 12oo feet, you’ll reach the summit and take in the gorgeous view as you sit high above your surroundings.  On the way back down the mountain, you’ll get ready to debrief the experience over a good meal and head home to your own bed.

Seneca Rocks West Virginia is a bit of a trek from Washington, DC, but the drive is worth the distance.  Traveling through Monongahela State Forest and up into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, you’ll be glad to be out of the city for an adventure.

Camping areas and activities will vary depending on your Multi-Sport Adventure, but to give you an idea of locations and drive times you can plan on Seneca Rocks, WV as one of the potential sites.  If you use an online map tool, your destination will be:

Seneca Rocks, WV

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Rock Climbing at Sugarloaf Mountain Dickerson MD

Introduction to Rock Climbing – Sugarloaf Mountain, 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.

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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.

Getting to Sugarloaf Mountain:

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The sign at the entrance 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:

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Sugarloaf Mountain Snack Shack

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