Best hikes in South Mountain State Battlefield

Ambleway maps 4 hikes in South Mountain State Battlefield, from a 3.8-mile walk to a 14-mile day out. 3 of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Crampton Gap. The biggest climb is White Rocks–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 saddles, gaining 2,308 ft, and the network tops out at 1,754 ft.

• White Rocks–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 saddles 13.5 mi · ▲ 2,308 ft
• Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Crampton Gap 7.8 mi · ▲ 1,274 ft
• Lambs Knoll–White Rocks, 4 summits 6.8 mi · ▲ 1,160 ft
• Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.8 mi · ▲ 878 ft