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For the state park in North Carolina, see South Mountains State Park.

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South Mountain State Park is a state-operated, public recreation area that runs for nearly the entire length of South Mountain through Maryland's Washington and Frederick counties. The state park is contiguous with several other national, state and local parks on the mountain, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Gathland State Park, Washington Monument State Park, Greenbrier State Park and Pen Mar County Park (Washington County).

Features

Maryland's 40-mile (64 km) section of the Appalachian Trail traverses the length of the park,[1] offering access to scenic overlooks that include High Rock, Black Rock, Annapolis Rock, White Rock, and Waverton Cliffs.[2] The park also contains part of the South Mountain Battlefield.[3] Camping is permitted at six shelters and three backpackers campgrounds off the AT.[4] The park also has two hunting areas: Black Rock Hunting Lands and Lambs Knoll Hunting Lands.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Appalachian Trail". Maryland DNR. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Explore: South Mountain Recreation Area and More". Maryland DNR. 2014. pp. 18–19. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "Battle of South Mountain". Maryland DNR. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "South Mountain State Park". Maryland DNR. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
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