Climbing Near Columbia, Maryland

Originally developed by Robin Close. Here is the guide he created: mdguides.files.wordpress.co…I found this guide on Robin's website and decided to check out this boulder. This is one of the few places not listed on MP so I figured it was not highly trafficked. The boulder had lots of vegetation growing around and on it. I cleaned off most of the plants growing out of the face and some of the vegetation/leaves that had accumulated around the base. I assume it has not been climbed in a good bit, but it is definitely a fun day trip - perfect for a solo trip because the highest climb is probably barely 10 feet. I brought two pads and felt more than secure, you could probably get away with one for most of the climbs. The rock quality is good for Maryland and most of the holds are quite nice. I did pull off a low flake checking out some of the rock on the right side (mostly undeveloped) of the boulder so be careful. I've put all the climbs from the guide with my opinion on the grades, in addition to one new short problem I put up on the right face. I put "Eden Brook Drive " into my navigation app. It took me to that road, and then I just kept going until the road hit a dead end at a gate which points downhill. I walked down until I reached a metal barrier in front of the river and went right on the distinct dirt path for a bit until I ran into the boulder on my right - you will not miss it. About a 4-5 minute approach. Check Robin's guide for directions but it should be roughly the same.

A waist-to-chest high decorative boulder in a neighborhood of Columbia. This is on Columbia Association property, up a short, paved walking trail from the road Solar Walk. The grass around the boulder is mowed year round. The parking is tight in the neighborhood, so it might be best to park at the shopping center across Robert Fulton Dr and walk in.

Big plated jugs on a short boulder over a slightly slopey landing. Walk into the woods past the north boulder and it'll be on your right, next to an old, abandoned car.