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Elevation: 46 ft
GPS: 38.9251, -77.11354
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Located along the Potomac Heritage Trail, this area has a few boulders and potential top rope climbs. The National Park Service owns the Potomac Heritage Trail and shoreline.

Routes are ordered from Left (upstream) and Right (downstream)

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The fastest way to get there. Park at the at Gulf Branch trailhead on 36th Rd N( goo.gl/iupyoq) and walk downstream to the Potomac. After going down the cascades, head upstream for Block (V1+) and Squeezy (V3-); downstream for Hound Dog (V2), Project 2, and Three Ledges (V0+).

Park service map of the area:
http://www.nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/upload/PHT_GWMP_map_MAR2009_printable.pdf

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gulf Branch

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V0+ 4+
 6
● Three Ledges
Boulder
V2 5+
 5
● Squeezy
Boulder
V3 6A PG13
 5
● call u tonight
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Three Ledges
 6
V0+ 4+ Boulder
● Squeezy
 5
V2 5+ Boulder
● call u tonight
 5
V3 6A PG13 Boulder
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Routes Mostly Face: Southwest
Sunny Roughly 1pm to 6pm during high season
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Gulf Branch Creek from the bottom
Gulf Branch Creek from the bottom
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Metal bit
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Gulf Branch
Gulf Branch
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