Located 40 minutes from Baltimore, Rocks State Park offers quality trad and toprope routes in a scenic forested setting. The rock is hard and can eat up stopper placements. There is some fixed gear, but new fixed gear is banned. The prime time for climbing is late fall but winter climbing is possible because of the south-facing walls. Be aware of copperhead snakes as you hike the purple-blazed approach trail. Strawberry Jam Pillar is a detached spire that sits on the south end of King and Queen’s seat. You’ll find some of the most popular routes and topropes that are easily setup from bolts on top of the pillar. The Northface routes are a bit longer reaching 45ft.