MD Appalachian Trail Hiker Hostel

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Maryland Section Hiking

Hike the 41.2 miles of Maryland's Appalachian Trail.

Take your time and smell the bluebells. From scenic Pen Mar Park to historic Harpers Ferry, you'll pass by some of Maryland's most historic and iconic views including High Rock, Washington Monument SP, Dahlgren Chapel, War Correspondents Arch, Weverton Cliffs, and the highly-photographed Annapolis Rock

(Want to hike a section of Northern Virginia instead?)

(Want an extra bit of challenge? Try the #MarylandChallenge.)

(Want an extra, extra bit of challenge? Try the #FourStateChallenge)

↑ Pen Mar Park ↑

(NOBO 1067 SOBO 1131)

↑ High Rock ↑

(NOBO 1064 SOBO 1134)

↑ Washington Monument St Pk ↑

NOBO 1045 SOBO 1153

Are you hiking NOBO (northbound↑) or SOBO↓ ?

Here are some things to consider:

Start/Finish
- - North End: MD/PA Border, Pen Mar Park, MD
  - South End: WV/MD Border, G.B. Footbridge, Maryland Heights, MD

Stay(s)
- - North End: A seasonal hostel, Zero Day Stay, is 0.3 mi away. Other stays are accessible by shuttle.
  - South End: Cross Trails Hostel is 1.5 mi, Quality Inn is 1.0 mile, and other lodging is in Harpers Ferry.

Appalachian Trail Hiker Shelters, Road Crossings, and Shuttle Drivers
- - Here is a list of shelters, road crossings, and shuttle drivers.

Parking
- - North End: There is free overnight parking at Pen Mar Park (free pass req) and parking at Zero Day Stay (free for guests, $4/night for non-guests).
  - South End: It's not recommended to park in Lower Town Harpers Ferry. (Even if you have the $20 Harper's Ferry NP pass, there are rarely spaces available). Parking is plentiful at Harper's Ferry Nat Park Parking, but it costs $20.