Camping Locations and Recreational Activities
In this sections you will find a multitude of different parks and other locations for you to consider when planning your unit's annual activity calendar. We have labeled each locations so you may see if it appropriate for your unit.
The map below pin points all the activity locations listed in this guide.
The map below pin points all the activity locations listed in this guide.
Locations that are in Several States
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is more than 2,175-mile long foot-path stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. The A.T. is proudly America's first national scenic trail. Almost 40 miles of the A.T., as it is affectionately known, crosses Maryland mostly following the ridgeline of South Mountain.
Trail users of all types enjoy the A.T. -- most just for short day hikes or an overnight backpacking trip. Maryland's 40 miles are considered fairly easy by A.T. standards, with only a 1,650 foot change in elevation from the low point at the Potomac River (250' elevation) to the high point at High Rock (1,900' elevation). There are few rocks and steep climbs compared to other parts of the trail in other states. However, it still offers plenty of challenges and some impressive scenery. For beginning backpackers, those getting in shape for longer trips, and those with just a few days to spend on the trail, the entire length of trail in Maryland can be done in a four or five day backpacking trip. Trail shelters and backpackers' campgrounds are spaced approximately a day's hike apart.
Contact Information:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Fax (304) 535-6270
http://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
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The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is more than 2,175-mile long foot-path stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. The A.T. is proudly America's first national scenic trail. Almost 40 miles of the A.T., as it is affectionately known, crosses Maryland mostly following the ridgeline of South Mountain.
Trail users of all types enjoy the A.T. -- most just for short day hikes or an overnight backpacking trip. Maryland's 40 miles are considered fairly easy by A.T. standards, with only a 1,650 foot change in elevation from the low point at the Potomac River (250' elevation) to the high point at High Rock (1,900' elevation). There are few rocks and steep climbs compared to other parts of the trail in other states. However, it still offers plenty of challenges and some impressive scenery. For beginning backpackers, those getting in shape for longer trips, and those with just a few days to spend on the trail, the entire length of trail in Maryland can be done in a four or five day backpacking trip. Trail shelters and backpackers' campgrounds are spaced approximately a day's hike apart.
Contact Information:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Fax (304) 535-6270
http://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
