Maryland · Rock climbing · Jarrettsville

Breakaway Wall

9 routes
5.6 – 5.11+
Trad
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Breakaway Wall is a rock climbing area in Maryland, sitting just 0.2 miles from the community of Rocks. It is a cluster of climbing spots that work well together, with several named areas within about a tenth of a mile, so it makes a natural base for a day of climbing in this part of the state. The climbing here is all traditional, and the grade range spans from 5.6 up to 5.11+. The hardest route listed is Superbulge, and Mike's Finger Buckets is a 5.10b with a first ascent by Mike Endicott in the '70s. Vertical, at 5.6, and Breakaway Right, at 5.9, are two of the easier options. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Conowingo Dam weather station, which sits a few hundred feet lower than the wall, show highs around 74°F in May and 67°F in October. The station's July highs average about 88°F. Pinnacle, Biceps Wall and Moby Dick and Trailer Boulders all lie within about 0.1 miles. For a hike nearby, the White Trail is about half a mile away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Breakaway Wall

    Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 25°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 26°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 34°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 44°

      10 wet

    5. May

      74° / 54°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 64°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 60°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 37°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 31°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Conowingo Dam, MD, 12.7 mi away at 40 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)