Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group
Appalachian Trail Section Hike Across Maryland (H.A.M.) (Part 1 of 4) Wolfsville Road to Pen Mar (MD/PA Border) - Featuring the Infamous Devils Racecourse, High Rock, and the Highest Point on the AT on MD! A Moderate 8 Miles
This AT section is mostly along the flat-topped South Mountain ridge. Enjoy sweeping views from High Rock, trek over Devils Racecourse, and pass by two AT shelters: Devils Racecourse and Cowall Shelter.
At one point we will have Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia all visible!
Our Appalachian Trail Section Hike Across Maryland (H.A.M.) A Four Part Series of Point-to-Point AT Section Hikes!
H.A.M. Part 1 of 4: Todays Hike! Wolfsville Rd. to Pen Mar Park (State Line): A Mod 9.5 Miles
H.A.M. Part 2 of 4:Pine Knob (I-70) to Wolfsville Rd. — Featuring Annapolis Rock, Black Rock, and Rare View of 4 States from One Vista! A Moderate 8.3 Mile Hike
H.A.M. Part 3 of 4: Crampton Gap, Fox Gap, Turners Gap, and Old Washington Monument (I-70 - Crampton Gap): A Mod. 12.2 Miles
H.A.M. Part 4 of 4: Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry (Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry): A Mod. 10.2 Miles
Trail Information
Nearby City: Hagerstown
Length: 8.3 miles
Trail Type: Point-to-Point (we provide shuttle service)
Skill Level: Moderate
Direction: North to South
Trailhead Elev: 1,200 feet
Top Elev: 1,895 feet
Map We Use: PATC Md. #5
Park Fee
There is no park fee for this hike.
Gear Suggestions
Click Here for suggestions regarding what to wear and what not to wear for hiking the trails.
Weather Information
We hike rain, snow, or shine. Click Here to view the forecast for the area where we will be hiking.
Hike Pace
The goal for this hike is to maintain an average moving pace of ~ 2.5 mph. This is the pace used in most hiking publications to represent the pace of an average hiker.
Our RSVP Policies and Group Etiquette
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Carpool Suggestions and Information
Note that you are responsible for knowing how to get from carpool locations to the venue. Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is not responsible for transportation to and from events or carpools. Suggested carpool times and locations are provided as a courtesy because many members are either new to the area or unfamiliar with a particular hike or venues location. Please use the Comments section below, or reach out via e-mail to make arrangements for carpooling needs and/or offerings.
Baltimore Area Carpool Suggestion - Savage Station
To carpool or caravan from the Baltimore area, people can arrange to meet at Savage Station. Click Here for directions and additional information regarding carpooling from the suggested Savage Station location.
DC Area Carpool Suggestion - Centreville
To carpool or caravan from the metro DC area, people can arrange to meet at the Centreville Park and Ride. Click Here for directions and additional information regarding carpooling from the suggested Centreville Park and Ride location.
Baltimore Area Carpool Suggestion - Security Blvd. I-70 Park and Ride
To carpool or caravan from the metro Baltimore area, people can arrange to meet at the I-70 Park and Ride. Click Here for directions and additional information regarding carpooling from the suggested Security Boulevard I-70 Park and Ride location.
If you can drive or want to carpool from any particular location, please post your offer to help those in need of a ride, and those looking for a ride, in the comment section below. Click Here for a list of suggested carpool locations, each complete with a physical address, GPS coordinates, driving directions and additional carpool information.
For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment — by just offering a ride!
Optional Post Hike Meal and/or Libations
We will have an optional post hike meal to be decided by group consensus, preferably decided prior to the hike so we can head straight there instead of spending time trying to decide when we are all tired and hungry-grin
Directions to the Trailhead
Click Here for Directions to Where We Meet for this Hike
Note: Due to a lack of parking space at the trailhead, MAHG highly encourages participating in a carpool for this hike.
Hike is at 10:00 a.m.
Carpool at Savage is 8:30 a.m.
Security Park and Ride Carpool is 8:45 a.m.
Carpool Time at Centerville is 8:30 a.m.
Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie while practicing good hike etiquette and Leave No Trace principles while out on the trails. As a member focused and mission driven group, hikes are led by our generous, dedicated, and well credentialed members of the MAHG volunteer leadership team in addition to a volunteer “sweeper”, to help ensure that no hiker is left behind. We take breaks as necessary, so if you get upset because someone needs to rest at the top of a hill etc. then please find another group! Our volunteers and members are very supportive, encouraging, and always focus on safety, all while enjoying excellent camaraderie, the health benefits of hiking, and unplugging from the stress of day to day life. Sharing what we know and learning from each other is an important part of our core values, as is our dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and our commitment to Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group’s mission.
A Well-Mannered, Leashed Fido is Welcome on this Hike!
Let's have good times and see you on the trail!
Mike:
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, MD - USA
Sunday, March 27 at 10:00 AM
7
Price: USD 2.00 per person
http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Hiking-Group/events/227653753/