Appalachian Trail - Potomac River To High Rocks - Member Hike

Hike Name: Appalachian Trail - Potomac River To High Rocks
Country: United States
State: Maryland
Nearby Town: Waynesboro
Rating: 3 stars
Directions: (High Rocks) - 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: 38.10 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts: Potomac River
Hike Ends: High Rocks
Trails Used: Appalachian Trail
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Springs
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: The Appalachian Trail crosses the Potomac River on a 600 foot long bridge and enters Maryland on the C&O Canal towpath. The C&O Canal began operations in the early 1930's and it was used to by horses to pull barges up the river and transport goods from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Harpers Ferry (which was at the edge of the frontier at the time). Weverton Cliffs sit above the C&O towpath and has excellent views down to the Potomac River. A plaque is set in stone on the cliffs for Congressman Goodloe E. Bryan who lived from 1928-1978 and was a great supporter of the A.T.

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BirdShooter


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