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Black Rock via the Appalachian Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
Maryland

Black Rock via the Appalachian Trail

Myersville, Maryland

7.2 mi

Distance

1,355 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 49m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Black Rock via the Appalachian Trail is a 7.2-mile out-and-back trail located near Myersville, Maryland. This trail offers a challenging hike with an elevation gain of 1,355 feet, leading to a maximum elevation of 559 meters. The dirt pathway provides a rugged hiking experience typical of the Appalachian Trail in this region. Hikers can enjoy a dense forest setting with potential views at Black Rock, rewarding those who reach the end of the trail.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:368 ft
Max:559 ft
413 ft
413 ft
368 ft432 ft495 ft559 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.6 mi5.4 mi7.2 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingpotential overlook at Black Rock

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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