Appalachian Trail - High Rocks To Pen Mar - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Appalachian Trail - High Rocks To Pen Mar |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Maryland |
| Nearby Town: | Waynesboro |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | (Pen Mar) - From I-81 take MD 16 East then turn right onto MD 418. From here, turn left onto Pen Mar Road which leads to Pen Mar County Park. High Rock Road leads directly up from the County Park to High Rocks. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 2.20 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | High Rocks |
| Hike Ends: | Pen Mar County Park |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | Other |
| Contact Information: | The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club 118 Park Street, SE Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-0315 |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This short 2.2 mile section of The Appalachian Trail descends from High Rocks to Pen Mar State Park, only a short distance from the Maryland and Pennsylvania Border. High Rocks has outstanding views to the west, and I caught an excellent sunset from this overlook in 1994. In 1996, I day-hiked this section while on a business trip, and combined a 1.7 mile road route with a 2.2 mile section of the Appalachian Trail. The loop hike took about an hour and a half. |
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