Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir

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.

Elevation

0 mi1,276 – 1,660 ft · steepest grade: 21%2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.67122, -77.52210
Nearest town Edgemont, MD

Directions

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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

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 0.5 miTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.7 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 0.7 miTurn right, heading NE.
  5. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

61% dirt39% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 7:12 PM

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