Rappelling at Rocks State Park in Maryland

Park and Meet Up at the Rapids Parking Area Parking Lot. Near mile marker 18.6. Maryland route 24, 3634 Rocks Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084

Harford County- Maryland 39.638155, -76.412585

This is about .2 of a mile south of the “Y” junction of St. Clair Bridge Road and Route 24. We will start with a risk discussion, release from review, safety training, & emergency planning. Then all must sign a release form in order to go rappelling.

This is a tough first time rappelling lesson training site. The needed equipment for the rappelling lesson is provided and inspected prior to hiking up the hill to the cliff. Training for the adventure includes knot tying, swiss seat construction and belay training. In addition, we’ll review rappelling & belay commands plus practice for falling rock. We’ll complete belay training and low cliff rappelling 3X - 5X on the low cliff side and 1X - 3X on the HIGH CLIFF SIDE.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND the following: BE ABLE

The early start and spring adventure discount cost is $20.00 for first time Braves Ones and $10.00 if you have been to an event in the past.

Bring sunblock, bug spray, water, snacks and wear a hat to keep hair up. Plus insure you can tuck your shirt into your jeans/pants/leggings/BDU’s /ACU’s. Call as needed 717 AAA - C00L

Rock State Park 911Emergency Services 410-5577994 NRP 410-260-8888