The nooks and crannies of the boulders offer an excellent day of exploration. Hikers navigate through a maze of large boulders. The hike allows views of phenomenal waterfalls on the Potomac River.įor a shorter hike, the Rock Maze Trail is less than a mile. The rugged 3.5-mile mountain trail follows Lostland Run Stream through ravines, coves, and hardwood forests. Hike to Lostland Run Trail to brave swinging bridges to Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain. The forest is dominated by oaks, maples, cherry, ash, and birch trees, making it an array of colors in the fall. The Potomac-Garrett State Forest is a 19,000-acre state forest consisting of mountain forests, streams, valleys, and 80 miles of trails. Potomac-Garrett State Forest Scenic view of the Potomac River & Short Hill Mountain from Weverton Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland.
Rocks State Park welcomes fall hikers to enjoy the crunch of leaves beneath their feet while climbing to majestic views. Rock Ridge Picnic Area, the White Trail, or the Rapids parking area along the Purple Trail all lead towards the King and Queen Seat. The viewpoint is reachable from a few access points. The highlight of this steep hike is the 190-foot jutted rock, the King and Queen Seat. Many vertical rock faces along the trail test even the most skilled hiker. The combination of red, yellow, and orange leaves creates a magical background for the stunning 17-foot waterfall.Īlthough challenging, another popular hike overlooks Deer Creek. Hike across the Falling Branch Stream along the Falling Branch trail to reach Kilgore Falls. The park includes picnic areas, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, and access to Deer Creek. The densely forested park has colorful foliage in the fall and provides exceptional visual beauty while hiking along the trails. Rock State Park is in Harford County, Maryland, home to hiking trails and a stunning waterfall. Rocks State Park Early autumn color at Kilgore Falls, at Rocks State Park, Maryland. Maryland's fall foliage provides a visually stunning hike to the beach. The trails in Calvert Cliffs State Park are open from March to mid-November. Bird watchers will delight in spying on birds such as Blue Grosbeak , Indigo Bunting , and American Woodcock. This 2.8-mile trail curves through interesting varieties of topography ranging from wetlands, woods, and open fields with modest elevation changes. The Calvert Cliffs Beach is accessible by a 1.8-mile hike on the "Red Trail." The trail begins at the parking lot and leads hikers on a flat forested path to the sandy cliffside beach.Īnother popular trail is the Orange Trail. The park is a designated wildland area with thirteen miles of marked trails for hiking. While a summer treasure, Calvert Cliffs State Park is spectacular in the fall.
Visitors flock to Calvert Cliffs Beach to search for shark teeth and other fossils embedded in the cliffsides millions of years ago. Southern Maryland is home to massive clay cliffs and sandy beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. Calvert Cliffs State Park Mother-daughter duo hiking in Calvert Cliffs State Park. Access points for day hikers provide direct access to overlooks. The Appalachian Trail in Maryland consists of easy terrain featuring panoramic vistas. While not as large as Annapolis Rock, the panoramic view of Cumberland Valley from Black Rock Cliff is equally impressive. Trail markers to Black Rock Cliff are on wooden markers carved with blue lettering attached to trees. One mile north of Annapolis Rock is Black Rock Cliff. Once on the blue blaze trail, hikers pass through a small camping area before reaching the top of the monumental rock formations overlooking Greenbrier Lake.
Hike along the moderately rocky climb of the Thurston Griggs Trail to the blue blaze trail markers of the Appalachian Trail. Hikers are rewarded with stunning fall colors scattered throughout the wooded trails.Īnnapolis Rock and Black Rock Cliffs are one mile apart on the Appalachian Trail, making it easy to explore both viewpoints on the same day.įor access to Annapolis Rock, start at the parking lot off Maryland Route 40, east of the entrance to Greenbrier State Park. More in Maryland The 9 Best Small Towns in Maryland for a Weekend Escape Appalachian Trail Aerial view of Appalachian Trail.Ī portion of the Appalachian Trail weaves and twists through 41 miles of Maryland, following the ridgeline of South Mountain.
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