Notchcliff Climbing

Last Updated: Oct, 2026
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Guide moderated by Tyler Heitmann & Dylan Demyanek

ABOUT Notchcliff

This digital Notchcliff climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Notchcliff days smoother, safer, and more dialed.

The boulders near Notchcliff Road represent some of the highest quality rock in Baltimore County although the problems are short and often eliminates. They are dispersed over a large area so it makes for an adventurous outing.

There are multiple parking pullouts along Harford and Notchcliff to choose from depending on which boulder you are headed to. Most of the boulders are near private property, so be respectful and discreet. 
This digital Notchcliff climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Notchcliff days smoother, safer, and more dialed. The boulders near Notchcliff Road represent some of the highest quality rock in Baltimore County although the problems are short and often eliminates. They are dispersed over a large area so it makes for an adventurous outing. There are multiple parking pullouts along Harford and Notchcliff to choose from depending on which boulder you are headed to. Most of the boulders are near private property, so be respectful and discreet.

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Recent Ascents in Notchcliff

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CHELSEA STEPCHUK
@cstepchuk
Zenvega Seam v4
honestly dope. think i started slightly higher/topped further than intended but felt fun to me! had fun working it w/ @yocaro
★ 4(v4, Solid)
5.13.2026
TIM CHUN
@chub
Staircase Direct v3
You can static this.
★ 5(v3, Solid)
5.4.2026
TIM CHUN
@chub
Staircase v2
★ 5(v2, Solid)
5.4.2026
TIM CHUN
@chub
Ledge Sit v1
I love the starting move with the heel hook . I like this climb a lot
★ 5(v1, Solid)
5.4.2026
TIM CHUN
@chub
The Ledge v0
Great climb for intro climbers
★ 5(v0, Solid)
5.4.2026
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