Summary Location: Etlan, VA Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes to reach the summit (1.5 hours to return from saddle trail). GPX data to summit available for download below! Length: 4.82 miles to the summit Gear: water, pre-cooked food (hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter sandwiches) Highlights: Hiking through the moonlit darkness to watch Read more…
Summary Location: Myersville, MD Duration: 3 hours (plus 15 minutes for lunch) Length: 6.9 miles Gear: water, 1 pre-cooked lunch Highlights: visiting the Washington Monument Stats: An Easy Day Hike for Everyone The portion of the Appalachian Trail which runs through Maryland is known for being relatively flat. This makes the Read more…
Summary Location: Harpers Ferry, MD Duration: 2 hours Length: 5.2 miles Gear: water, Larabar, shake Highlights: view of Potomac River, Civil War history and artifacts Link: https://www.hikingupward.com/OMH/MarylandHeights/ Stats: A Hike for Everyone This trail is great for experienced hikers but can also be used as a first-hike for beginners. Read more…