Tag: Raven Rock

Raven Rock Trail (Coopers Rock State Forest, WV)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Moderate Hikes, West Virginia3 Comments

At Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia, the Cheat River carves a deep, sandstone canyon through thick forest, making the area one of the most popular outdoors destinations in the Morgantown area. While most flock to the overlook near the main parking area at Coopers Rock, the nearby Raven Rock Trail offers an …

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Appalachian Trail – Maryland Section 1: Pen Mar to Raven Rock Hollow, including High Rock & Devil’s Racecourse (South Mountain State Park, MD)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Mountain State Park, Strenuous Hikes8 Comments

After 229 miles in Pennsylvania, the Appalachian Trail (AT) spends a relatively brief 41 miles running through Maryland, mostly following the lengthy ridgeline of South Mountain. While thru-hikers will breeze through the state in 2-3 days, day-trippers can complete the Maryland portion in seven discrete sections. (Note: This is the breakdown outlined in the excellent …

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