Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 summits
5.8 mi · ▲ 958 ft · 2 hr 25 min
Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 summits is a 5.8-mile out-and-back in South Mountain State Park near Wolfsville Crossing, MD. The route passes Monument Knob before reaching Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.9 miles in. It climbs 958 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 10/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Monument Knob–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 summits
5.8 mi · ▲ 958 ft · 2 hr 25 min
Elevation 1,200–1,541 ft
Out & Back · South Mountain State Park
Trailhead: 39.53560, -77.60561
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:13 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 200 ftTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading W.
- 2.9 miPass Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint.
- 100 ftReach Monument Knob, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.9 miTurn left, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.9 mi in (~90 min). Leave by 5:22 PM for the 7:13 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Pogo Campsite Trail 8.6 mi · ▲ 1,105 ft
- Pogo Campsite Trail 8.7 mi · ▲ 1,173 ft
- Pogo Campsite Trail 8.1 mi · ▲ 1,070 ft
- Old Road 10.3 mi · ▲ 1,579 ft
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