Introduction

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn
leaves." ~John Muir
(http://www.quotegarden.com/nature.html)
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Welcome to my outdoorsmans guide for the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) section through Maryland! This guide was created to provide a quick and easy way to plan trips on and around the 41 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Maryland. This guide is for those who rather be hiking than watching television, for those who embrace backpacking for days, weeks, or months on end without a shower, for those that rather go camping than wait in line at an amusement park, for those who endure the elements for that perfect picture, and for those who refuse to stop traveling until they have hiked everywhere there is to hike. This guide is for the hikers, backpackers, campers, photographers, and road-trippers out there.
General Information
Maryland Section Details:
- Distance: ~41 miles
- ATC Difficulty Rating: 2-3
- Low Altitude: Potomac River @ 230'
- High Altitude: High Rock @ 1880'
- Altitude Difference: 1650'
General Trail Rules:
- Always follow Leave No Trace Principles
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Camp only at designated campsites and shelters
- Campfires only permitted in provided firepits at shelters and select campsites