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Appalachian Trail Hike

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Immerse yourself in nature on the Appalachian trail. Join us for a 40 mile, 3 day / 2 night, guided backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail from Pen-Mar Park, MD to Harpers Ferry, WV. 


                              MD Appalachian Trail Hike Itinerary 
                                            September 27-29, 2004 

Friday (9.7 Miles)

9:00 AM- Meet at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Visitor’s Center. 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 
  • Overnight parking is permitted in this lot. We will leave half of the vehicles in Harpers Ferry and carpool to Penn-Mar in the remaining vehicles. 

10:00 AM- Meet at Penn-Mar Park. 14600 Pen Mar High Rock Rd, Highfield-Cascade, MD 21719
  • Overnight parking is permitted in this lot. 

10:30 AM- Step off South bound on the Appalachian Trail 
  • Break at High Rock Overlook (3 miles) 
  • Camp at Ensign Cowall Shelter (6.7 miles) 

Saturday (15.7 Miles) 
7:00 AM- Sunrise, Breakfast, Break Camp 
  • Annapolis Rocks Overlook (6.6 Miles) 
  • Washington Monument (5.1 Miles) 
  • Camp at Rocky Run Shelter (4 miles) 

Sunday (15.5 Miles) 
7:00 AM- Sunrise, Breakfast, Break Camp 
  • Gathland State Park (5.4 miles) 
  • Weaverton Cliffs (5.8 miles) 
  • Harper’s Ferry (4.3 miles) 
  • Shuttle bus or walk (1 mile) to Visitor’s Center 
Carpool to Penn-Mar. Estimated  arrival time 6:30 PM

Participants must provide their own backpacking gear, food, and transportation to and from the hike. Participants under the age of 18 must hike with a parent or guardian. The group will meet at Harpers Ferry and carpool to Penn-Mar. 


* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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