Carderock is a cliff band that lies in a peaceful hardwood forest setting just outside of Washington D.C. along the east side of the Patomac River. The setting is beautiful and pleasant for climbing or just spectating. Routes are all toproped using tree anchors above the cliff line. To reach the base of the wall scramble down to the gully to the trail that skirts along the river. Beginners Crack section is the first rock formation found upstream from the descent gully on the Jungle Cliff side. You will find a collection of beginner routes with the classic Beginner’s Crack route.