Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
2.4 mi · ▲ 579 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back in Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir near Edgemont, MD. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It climbs 579 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 14/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
2.4 mi · ▲ 579 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Elevation 1,277–1,661 ft
Out & Back · Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir
Trailhead: 39.67122, -77.52210
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:12 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
- 0.7 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.7 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
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