Reap the benefits of Allegany County, the Mountain Aspect of Maryland’s entry to 70,000 acres of public land and over 200 miles of developed path programs for strolling, climbing and connecting to nature. We’ve gathered a few of our favourite trails across the county to assist encourage you to get out and discover the colourful mountainside this fall.
ROCKY GAP STATE PARK
CANYON OVERLOOK TRAIL
This straightforward, 0.3-mile path provides you an impressive view of the one-mile-long gorge. This loop path gives guests a brief however scenic hike.
LAKESIDE LOOP TRAIL
A reasonable 5.3-mile path that encircles Lake Habeeb, this hike gives scenic magnificence as you cross footbridges, trek alongside the shoreline, and wind via the woodlands of Rocky Hole State Park.
Make sure to obtain a map of Rocky Hole State Park to study concerning the many path programs and the park facilities.
GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE TRAIL
Whereas it might be identified for unbelievable biking, the Nice Allegheny Passage (GAP Path) can also be an excellent spot for a hike or run. This internationally acknowledged rail path system follows the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad tracks for 16 miles from Cumberland to Frostburg and continues all the best way to Pittsburgh, creating 150 miles of pedestrian recreation path alternatives. Entry the path from one in every of 4 public entry factors on the Frostburg Depot (Frostburg), Money Valley (LaVale), Valley Avenue (Cumberland), and Canal Place (Cumberland) for a comparatively flat and enchanting forest-lined stroll alongside the trail.
C&O CANAL TOWPATH
Stretching 184.5 miles alongside the C&O Canal from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD, the C&O Canal Nationwide Historic Park and Towpath follows the trail constructed for mules to stroll beside canal boats as they towed them via the waterway. In the present day, the park is Maryland’s hottest Nationwide Park, and the tenth most-visited Nationwide Park within the nation, stuffed with climbing, biking, and recreation alternatives. You may entry the park and towpath via public entry factors at Fifteen Mile Creek Recreation Space, City Creek, Oldtown, Spring Hole Recreation Space, and Canal Place.
GREEN RIDGE STATE FOREST
Inexperienced Ridge State Forest is Maryland’s largest contiguous forest, with 49,000 acres and over 50 miles of climbing trails out there for day hikes or multi-day backpacking experiences. Make sure to obtain the customer map earlier than heading into the forest.
SCENIC OVERLOOK TRAIL
This quick, accessible path leaves the forest headquarters and ends at an overlook with spectacular views of City Hill and the Inexperienced Ridge mountain ridges. Simply 50 yards, the Scenic Overlook Path is properly value kicking off your journey in Inexperienced Ridge State Forest.
PINE LICK TRAIL
This reasonable six-mile path crosses the Fifteen Mile Creek footbridge and permits for climbing alongside the stream valley north to the historic Mason-Dixon Line. Surveyed within the 1760’s, the Mason-Dixon Line helped to settle a land dispute and in the end developed the northern border between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
GREAT EASTERN TRAIL
The Nice Japanese Path is a 1,600-mile, long-distance climbing path, stretching from Alabama to the Finger Lakes in New York. 18 miles of this moderate-to-difficult path passes via Maryland by connecting to the C&O Canal Towpath from Hancock, Maryland, heading west to hook up with the Inexperienced Ridge State Forest path system earlier than it crosses into Pennsylvania.
Not likely one for day climbing? Make sure to find and stroll out to any of Inexperienced Ridge State Forest’s 5 overlooks alongside their Scenic Driving Tour for unbelievable autumn views this fall journey season.
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Wish to stick near city for a extra city hike? Take one in every of our Historic Strolling Excursions. These self-guided excursions can be found in Frostburg and Cumberland and take you on a journey to see outstanding structure and study fascinating tidbits of the historical past of every metropolis.
