Black Rock Cliff Trail MD

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Maryland · frederick County

Black Rock Cliff Trail MD

Catoctin ridge hike with rocky overlooks and forest sections.

Rating

Length

4.6 mi

Difficulty

5

County

frederick

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About This Trail

A 7.3-mile moderate Appalachian Trail hike along South Mountain’s ridge to open cliff-top overlooks rising 1,200 feet above the Cumberland Valley. Many consider Black Rock’s westward views even more impressive than nearby Annapolis Rock, making the extra mile well worthwhile.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0457549, -76.64127119999999

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Getting There

From Myersville, take US-40 west to the Appalachian Trail parking area near Greenbrier State Park. The trailhead is on the south side of Route 40; follow the AT south to reach Black Rock Cliff.

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