Nest A

Nest A is a bouldering area in Maryland, about 0.7 miles from Berndell Estates. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Jam Boulder just 0.4 miles away and Gorsuch Switch and Erebor each about 1.3 miles off. The area holds 13 boulder problems, all rated on the V scale from V0-1 up to V5. The median grade is V3, and the hardest route is PSG at V5. Mushroom Top, a V3 boulder, was first climbed by Mark Profeta, and PSG was first climbed by Robin Close. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Cylburn weather station run from highs around 66°F in April to 77°F in September, while July highs average about 86°F. For more climbing, Jam Boulder is close by. Hikers can try Woods Path, about 2.6 miles away, and paddlers can head to the South Branch Patapsco River, roughly 6.2 miles off.