21 Feb 2015

On the Trail with Darcy and Lizzy: Maryland

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We left our hiking duo at Caledonia State Park in the last installment. That leaves only about 20 miles before they cross the Mason-Dixon Line, which was originally surveyed in the 1760s by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle a border dispute between the colonial provinces of Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Mason-Dixon Line marker
The Mason Dixon Line marks the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
photo by goodhike

Immediately on the Maryland side of the line is Pen-Mar County Park and High Rock,  boasting this view:

View from High Rock, Near Cascade, Maryland
View from High Rock, Pen Mar, Maryland
photo by urish

The Appalachian Trail follows the ridge of South Mountain for 40 miles through Maryland.  Along the way are several overlooks and other attractions.

Appalachian Trail - Black Rock (Maryland) Sunset
The Black Rock Cliffs in the sunset’s glow
photo by Jerry Edmundson
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View from Annapolis Rocks, Maryland
photo by Bob Carney
At the dock...
Dock at Greenbrier Lake, Greenbrier State Park, Maryland
photo by Jocelyn Bassler
Washington Monument State Park
The first monument to George Washington ever completed stands on South Mountain
photo by Jeff
War Correspondents Memorial Arch
War Correspondents Memorial Arch in Gathland State Park
photo by Eric Fidler

And the Appalachian Trail continues!

Appalachian Trail
The AT on South Mountain, Maryland
photo by woodleywonderworks

In the next (and last!) On the Trail with Darcy and Lizzy: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Previous On the Trail with D&E posts:

Delaware Water Gap Part 1

Delaware Water Gap Part 2

Eastern Pennsylvania

Hawk Mountain and the Pinnacle

The Schuykill to the Susquehanna

Duncannon to Boiling Springs

Pine Grove Furnace and Caledonia State Parks

The Boots & Backpacks Map