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Byrds Nest overhang is a steep crag below the 1st overlook west of Angler's Inn. It is opposite/north of Cupids Bower. These two climbing areas would be a good and overhanging 1-2 venue. SSW facing and very steep for Potomac climbing.
The vines are regrowing, a tree encroaching. Start hand crack in shallow corner to steep jugs, pumpy angle at crux lip, a sharp left handhold to hidden arete jug, with ambience.
Location
Byrds Nest overhang is below 1st overlook west of Angler's Inn. It is opposite/ north of Cupids Bower. Park at Old Angler Inn, stroll C&O Canal toe path west for 5 minutes to 1st obvious outcrop, west of stone wall.
Protection
Top rope off trees with extender anchor rope or mini/mico traxion.