2 mi+625 ftout-and-back
Weverton Cliffs
Knoxville, MD
A short but steep A.T. climb to a Potomac River overlook.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL · MARYLAND
Maryland
The ridge carries history
Along South Mountain, the trail crosses a landscape of wooded ridges, monuments and Civil War history. It is a place to take the walk in smaller pieces, with time left to understand what the path passes.
MDRidges and valleys
- 01South Mountain
- 02Washington Monument State Park
- 03Gathland State Park
EXPLORE ON THE MAP
Start with a real walk, then explore around it.
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ATC 14 STATE CHALLENGE
A real walk to start with.
PLAN A REAL STOP
Useful places in Maryland
Start with things that change a walk: where you can access the trail, sleep, camp, or stop for a view. These come from the official NPS / ATC facilities dataset; check current notices before relying on them.
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KNOW THE STATE
What changes here.
Three landmarks to know
South Mountain · Washington Monument State Park · Gathland State Park
Something to notice
At a signed historic site, read the account before looking back at the terrain. Does knowing what happened change what you see?
The Maryland A.T. passes sites including the original Washington Monument and Civil War battlefields. Interpretation belongs with the specific place and its evidence, not with an invented trail-wide story.
Planning note
Verify designated overnight sites and return transport. Treat the Harpers Ferry connection separately until the current crossing arrangements are confirmed.