Climbing Near Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Fairly secluded next the the east branch of the Brandywine creek. This outcropping of boulders is adjacent to a recently established small memorial park so just try to be quiet if possible. I have never seen another climber here although a couple sharp edges from broken flakes leads me to believe I'm no the first to have the idea. Rock quality is anywhere from straight choss to something that resembles granite but isn't. Because of its proximity to the creek this area takes a long time to dry out after rain. Some parts never receive direct sunlight. There are definitely more problems to be had here than are listed, and some on the scattered boulders surrounding the main outcropping. Most spots need additional cleaning, and bring a bag for trash as there is a seemingly never ending supply from before the park was established You can park on the large shoulder just after the bridge on Dowlin Forge Road. From here its under five minutes approach. If this parking is full there is more along Dowlin Forge road making probably 10-15 minute approach.

This is the slick face of rock facing the creek. Its pretty much always shaded, and the rock is decent quality. However the landings are anywhere from bad to awful. They could be made better if a team got in there to move some large rocks, but regardless most problems on this are 2 pad minimums in my opinion. When you walk into the memorial park head straight for the creek and then walk upstream. The face should be obvious from its name as the exposed areas are incredibly smooth from years of flooding in the area.

This spot is one of the few that gets sun, and is very secluded. Rock quality is decent but lots of vegetation means that this area still needs cleaning to really get all the possible climbs out of it. Follow to rock face around clearoat arete up to the peace sign graffitied on the wall.