On July 23, please join the DC climbing community to remember John Gregory and all that he did for climbing in the region.
Meet at the Carderock picnic pavilion between 5 and 5.30pm. This is near the first parking lot, so turn left at the stop sign when entering the park.
The memorial service and remarks will start around 5:30 with ashes being dispersed around 6:30. Food and drinks will be available.
To help us reduce the amount of trash on site (we have to take all trash with us) please bring your own plate, utensils, and cups.
Feel free to bring an appetizer or side dish to share.
Please register on the PMC website so we know how many are coming.
Questions? Contact Carol Clayton carolclayton at gmail.com
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John Gregory Memorial
July 23, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Carderock
Venue Website: https://www.canaltrust.org/pyv/carderock-climbing-area/
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Description:
Carderock Recreation Area is on the Potomac River just outside the 495 Beltway. Carderock is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and is well known for top rope climbing and hiking. The Potomac Mountain Club has published a guidebook to Carderock.
To access the climbing at Carderock, park in the north most parking lot and follow the trail westwards past the toilet that leads down to the base of the cliffs. The climbing is only several hundred yards from the parking lot.
Note that cars have been broken into in this parking lot so do not leave valuables in your car.
PMC Social Events are often held at the Carderock Pavilion. This is near the parking lots you first encounter when entering Carderock