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Appalachian Trail! Washington Monument to Annapolis Rock! Moderate Hike!

November 24, 2012 · 10:00 AM
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Appalachian Trail Hike!

Washington Monument to Annapolis Rock!

An Easy Side of Strenuous 11 Miles

Pack Lunch To Enjoy While Taking In Fantastic Views From Annapolis Rocks!

This out-and-back hike in Frederick County on the Appalachian Trail covers 11 miles, includes numerous rocky sections, has a couple of interesting overlooks, and has a total ascent of 1700+ feet, including a climb of 500 feet over.8 mile. Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827.

Annapolis Rock is a rock cliff that rises above Cumberland Valley to the west, offering a fine view of the valley and of Greenbrier Lake. The rocks attract day hikers, rock climbers, photographers, picnickers, bird watchers and seekers of solitude, as well as overnight campers.

Highlights: Annapolis Rock offers a fine view of Greenbrier Lake and Cumberland Valley to the west.

Transition Hike!

This is an awesome transition hike for those interested in moving from moderate to strenuous hiking without having to drive hours to see if your are ready for it! It is not too long but has just the right combination of hills and length to help develop your hiking legs. Also, the meal from atop Annapolis Rocks will allow a bit of a reward near to the halfway point.

Hike Pace
This pace for this hike will be a moderate pace of about 2.5mph and the average hiking pace used as a baseline in most hiking books. (most common pace).

Trail Information

Nearby City: Middletown MD
Length: 11 miles
Total Ascent: 1700+ feet
Trail Type: Appalachian Trail Section Hike
Skill Level: Easy Side of Strenuous
Season: Year-round
Local Contacts: Washington Monument State Park

Trail Notes for Leaders

Weather Information We will hike rain, snow, or shine.

Carpool Information
There are 3 carpools for this hike!
Baltimore Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the Baltimore area, meetup at the Savage Station. Click here for directions to Savage Station.

DC Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the metro DC area, meetup at the Centerville Park and Ride. Click here for informationand directions to the Centerville location.

32 Park and Ride
There is an additional carpool location for this hike. Click here for directions to the 32 park and ride location.

If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations such as the DC area, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!

Directions to the Trailhead

Click here for directions to this hike!

Hike is at 10:00 a.m.

Carpool time from Savage Station is 8:30 a.m.

Carpool meetup time from Centerville Park and Ride is 8:30 a.m.

Carpool meetup time from 32 Park and Ride is 9:00 a.m.

Fido is Welcome on this Hike Only with Hike Leader Approval!

Please take the hike leader(s) number with you just in case!

Please note that our holiday and holiday weekend hikes are not refundable due to too many people backing out of the at the last minute before the refund cut-off. Sorry, but this is the only way to help make sure that there is a good turnout and our leaders not offer to lead a hike on their holiday in vein...or they will be burned enough that they will no longer offer. Since we have made holiday hikes non-refundable it has boosted attendance rate significantly and often have perfect attendance, yay! Thanks so much for your understanding.

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Nicholas Davis

Had a great time. Excellent group of hikers.

0 · November 24
Steve G.

Great hike with great people, as usual. Thanks to everybody for braving the cold and the wind! I hope everybody had a great time!

0 · November 24
Lisa

Cold, but fun!

0 · November 24
Tom

I was planning on meeting at Centreville and can drive or ride.

0 · November 23
- Matt Courtney
  
  I will see you there.
  
  0 · November 23
Matt Courtney

I plan to be at the Centreville P&R. Is anyone else planning to meet there?

0 · November 23
Lisa

Late notice, sorry. Anyone want to meet at Centerville P&R or Vienna Metro? I can drive or ride. Respond here or pm.

0 · November 23
- Seth
  
  How about if we meet at Vienna Metro north side at 8:45 ?
  
  0 · November 23
- Lisa
  
  Great Seth. See you there.
  
  0 · November 23
Thom

I am leaving from frederick. Is anyone interested in carpooling from there???

0 · November 22

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We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike!

Why We Hike - To have good times, make friends, and maybe even meet that special someone along the trail while enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors. Whether you want to lose weight, have never hiked a mile in your life, or have a goal to rise up to the challenge of ultra hiking 30 miles in one day, we have a hike for you. Remember, we were all newbies once and we enjoy introducing others to hiking. It is a great way to relieve stress while getting great exercise and enjoying the variety of what Mother Nature has to offer.

When We Hike - In the mornings, afternoons, evenings, darkest of nights, every weekend, all year round. We average 10 hikes a week. Seasonal, after work hikes are offered in many areas throughout our region as well.

Where We Hike - Anywhere within the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have special trips to places farther away. Hikes range from very easy sneaker hikes on paved paths along gentle streams and clear lakes, to very strenuous, steep climbs and rock scrambles to mountain summits. We visit Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail almost every weekend. We strive to offer at least one easy, moderate, and strenuous hike within 60 miles of Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia each weekend. Additionally, we have cookouts, white water floats, hike out/paddle backs, cave trips, natural water slides hikes, Appalachian Trail section hikes, camping trips, volunteer offerings, and last but certainly not least, our very popular Monuments in the Moonlight hikes that have been featured in the Washington Post.

How We Hike - With safety and camaraderie! We will NOT leave anyone behind and we strive for a 1:15 volunteer hike leader to member ratio. Hiking in large groups is not fun for you or anyone else on the trail, including our own volunteer leadership team. Hikes with a large number of people signed up typically have more than one leader to maintain our goal ratio. This also allows us to offer various pace options so you can hike at the right pace for you. We have pledged to practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and we do. We also offer many volunteer and trail maintenance opportunities in addition to community building events, so come on out and make a difference in our parks!

Who Should Join - Simply put, you! Whether you are young, old, working, retired, laid off, shy, talkative, energetic, geeky, lazy (but hopefully you don't want to be or we just might have a problem with this one-grin), recovering from an injury, social, or a competitive speed hiker, this is a group for you. We love our diversity and thrive on it!

WARNING - Our calendar is very active ALL FOUR SEASONS and may become addictive and beneficial to your health!

To keep up with our very active schedule, you can follow our activities via Twitter and socialize with your fellow hikers on Facebook.

I hope to see you on the trail soon and let's have good times!

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