Access issues are arising with walking along the train tracks to Friction Wall. There have been two reports now, one where two climbers were ticketed for trespassing on CSX property. With little other access to Friction Wall everyone needs to stay out of sight of all trains, workers, and CSX cops. CSX workers are strictly forbidden to walk down the center of the tracks. So if you are going to trespass at least walk on the side as far away from the tracks as you can. I heard once long ago CSX owns 40ft two either side of the tracks but don’t hold me to this. I also heard just crossing the tracks is not allowed either. So please try to preserve our access by staying out of sight of all trains, also keep me informed of new issue so as a climbing community we can try to head off potential access issues.
Also keep this in mind for Woodstock Rock and the other rocks along the tracks.
Thanks
The deaths of two women in the train derailment in Ellicott City last night may harm future access. I hadn't yet been to Friction Wall and I was hoping to get some aid climbing done there. John, are you aware of any other ways to access this area?
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There is access from the top off College Ave. There is a new (1/2016) subdivision. Left on to Old Leaf Ct then right on Old Stage Ct. The other side of the guard rail at the end of the court is state park. Proceed left (north) thru the woods to the quarry
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