About this spot
Located in the rural countryside northwest of Washington DC, this site is an abandoned quarry now filled with water, measuring over 100 yards in length and approximately 50 yards across. The vertical rock walls provide ideal conditions for jumping activities. Accessing the location demands a 25+ minute hike through woodland terrain, and advance planning is essential since the area sits on private land with unwelcoming property owners. Spring visits are preferable before dense vegetation develops; late summer trips risk severe exposure to poison ivy. The woodland abruptly gives way to the quarry's edge, creating a secluded atmosphere. Multiple visitors often gather at this location. Three established jump points exist, though additional ledges offer opportunities for varied jumps. One prominent rock formation accommodates 3-4 simultaneous jumpers and reaches approximately 25 feet. Two additional spots marked with spray paint are visible from this rock when facing left, at heights of roughly 45 and 55 feet respectively. To reach the site from I-270 (exits from north or south): take exit 22 toward Barnesville, continue on Old Hundred Road for 3 miles, turn right onto Comus Road for 2 miles, then left on Mt Ephraim Road for 2 miles. At the rightward bend in Mt Ephraim Road, locate a small local train station with parking available. Cross the tracks heading right for 300 yards, then enter the woods moving parallel to the tracks until locating a leftward path leading directly to the quarry. Navigate alongside the first cornfield moving downhill to its lowest point, cross directly through it, and watch for the woodland opening ahead. At the second field, keep it to your left for 250 yards while watching for a right-side path marked by an archway of curved branches—this marking is subtle. This path crosses a creek; climb the embankment on the far side to rejoin the trail. Continue uphill steeply; a rightward fork afterward leads to the lower jumps, while continuing forward reaches the taller jump spots. Remember this is private property—use caution and retrace your route carefully.