2024 Chili Butt Hang > Marsden Tract, Potomac, Md > Feb 9-11

**Uphill** · 12-28-2023, 08:37

Who’s up for some chilly camping with some warm chili?

This is the official HF planning thread for the 9th Chili Butt Hang at Marsden Tract group campsite in Potomac, Md.

The site for the 2023 hang is closed until May, so we’re heading back to where it all began! If you haven’t been to this site, please know it is more primitive with only porta-john toilets.

We’ll do communal Friday evening Chili.

In the past when we camped at this site, we all headed up the road to Hunter’s bar & grill Saturday afternoon for food and libations. We can do that again. Or we could stay at the site and cook/eat whatever is brought.

The campsite is a mile walk along the C&O towpath from overnight parking at Carderock, but there is temporary access parking for unloading/loading across the canal along MacArthur blvd.

Please sign up on the google spreadsheet about what accompaniments you would like to bring for the chili. Saturday breakfast is individual, but feel free to bring extra to share with others.
--Google Spreadsheet--

More to come in this thread as well as on the Chili Butt Hang Facebook page.

See ya out there!

**Uphill** · 12-28-2023, 08:51

>Here is a partial listing of general rules and regulations for use of the Marsden Tract Group Campground. A more complete listing of park rules and regulations is available.<

-NO VEHICULAR traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by FOOT ONLY. I will have a wagon to bring in gear. Overnight parking is permitted ONLY at the Carderock Recreation Area (1.2 mile walk), or the parking lot across from Angler’s Inn (1 mile walk).

-Potable water is a short walk up the towpath and across the footbridge (may not be available during cold winter months) Plan to bring at least a gallon jug of water for yourself.

-Fires are permitted ONLY in established fire rings. Please ensure that your fire is extinguished completely each time you leave the area. The cutting or defacing of any live growth is strictly prohibited. ONLY fallen dead timber may be used for on-site firewood. Park Rangers reserve the right to ban ALL fires during periods of drought.

-Groups may arrive at the designated site starting at 12:00 P.M. (Noon)
Groups MUST be out of the designated site by 10:00 A.M. on the day of departure.

-Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

-Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED.

-The park is a "Trash Free Park" and trashcans are not provided. Trash must be picked up and the area left in a clean condition before the group departs.

**Uphill** · 12-28-2023, 10:19

The hand pump well is turned on April 15 - October 31 and located up the towpath and across the bridge towards MacArthur Blvd. Please bring water for use if camping between November 1 - April 14. Portable toilets have been moved and are located near the water pump along MacArthur Blvd.

**PopcornFool** · 12-28-2023, 17:09

Thanks for posting all the info!

**Uphill** · 01-03-2024, 10:45

Hope to see you there popcorn.

**Uphill** · 01-09-2024, 21:39

One month from the Chili Butt Hang! Looking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces.

**PopcornFool** · 01-11-2024, 14:28

Looks like I'm skipping this one.

I'm heading to Europe for the first half of February and won't return until after the hang. Long-time wishes finally coming to fruition. So ... I'm gonna miss this hang (and the Super Bowl and a few other events too). Priorities though, you know! I can hang with you fine folks every year. But I haven't traveled overseas in many, many years so I'm grabbing the opportunity while it's in front of me.

Hope everyone has fun!