Washington Monument Trail South Mountain

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Maryland · washington County

Washington Monument Trail South Mountain

Short climb to historic monument and broad valley views.

Rating

Length

2.0 mi

Difficulty

5

County

washington

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About This Trail

Short climb to historic monument and broad valley views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland launch set with a mix of ridge, waterfall, river, and coastal hikes.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0457549, -76.64127119999999

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Washington Monument Trail South Mountain in Washington County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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B and A Trail Baltimore Annapolis

Popular rail-trail corridor connecting suburban green spaces.

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Avalon Area Loop Patapsco

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