Climbing Near Newington Forest, Virginia

Located in the shady a Pohick Creek drainage, a few gneiss, spray painted boulders that make for a couple problems. This isn't a great climbing destination, but if you have no-where better to go, it's something. One way to get there is to park on a roundabout at the end of Wadebrook Terrace (maps goo.gl/vQw5dP), and walk down Cross Country Trail for half mile. It very easy, flat, and paved.A shorter approach is to park by the Newington Glen sign on Lodge Court (https://goo.gl/maps/4M1Himd5VTxRb8qw9). There is a paved trail with one short but fairly steep hill. Less than 5 minutes walk and you'll join the Cross Country Trail at the Culvert Boulders.

Local Bouldering crag. i.e. NOT A DESTINATION, but great for DC area locals desperate to find quality bouldering problems outside the gym. Grades from V0-V12+ with good lines and two open projects. 1st open project is likely in the V13+ range, 2nd is in the V11 range. Eliminates after that.The good: Great lines in scenic location with easy access. The bad: glass, spray paint, other typical city crag issues. Make sure you check out your topout to make sure it is clear of glass, seriously. Update: Spray paint and glass has been mostly cleaned up thanks to Mid Atlantic Climbers! Still a good idea to check topouts and not walk around barefoot.A couple tall problems to the left of the 45 wall that can be top-roped from a bolt. A couple pads will work (25' or less)http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/springfield_bouldering Parking is at 38°45'46.8"N 77°12'23.3"W. Walk down the road towards the river, cross the bridge and stop when you see a yellow 15mph sign (38°45'46.8"N 77°12'23.3"W). Cross over the guard rail on the same side you parked on and you'll see the trail that takes you to the boulder. Boulder is ~200ft off the road.Warning: BE CAREFUL WALKING ALONG THE ROAD. There is okay visibility for cars, stay on the edge of the road and walk in a single file line if you are going with others. Been to the boulder 30+ times and never had an issue, just be smart!

Three overhung boulders stacked upon one another to form a few interesting problems on the hillside above Accotink Creek. Follow the trail to the Front and Back Boulders, the Overhang Cluster is downstream 30 yards at the same height on the hillside.