Weverton Cliffs–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 saddles
11.2 mi · ▲ 1,457 ft · 4 hr 28 min
Weverton Cliffs–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 saddles is an 11.2-mile out-and-back in South Mountain State Park near Burkittsville, MD. The route passes Crampton Gap before reaching Weverton Cliffs at the turnaround, 5.6 miles in. It climbs 1,457 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Weverton Cliffs–Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 3 saddles
11.2 mi · ▲ 1,457 ft · 4 hr 28 min
Elevation 738–1,224 ft
Out & Back · South Mountain State Park
Trailhead: Appalachian National Scenic Trail · 39.40574, -77.63968
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:13 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Crampton Gap.
- 5.6 miReach Weverton Cliffs, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 450 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading N.
- 5.5 miArrive 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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- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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