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Washington Monument via Appalachian National Scenic Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
Maryland

Washington Monument via Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Boonsboro, Maryland

6.3 mi

Distance

1,519 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 41m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Washington Monument via Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a challenging 6.3-mile out-and-back hike located in Boonsboro, Maryland. The trail offers a significant elevation gain of 1,519 feet, peaking at 467 meters above sea level. This dirt trail is part of the iconic Appalachian Trail and leads to the historic Washington Monument, providing a demanding climb through wooded areas consistent with the Appalachian terrain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:307 ft
Max:467 ft
463 ft
463 ft
307 ft360 ft414 ft467 ft0.0 mi1.6 mi3.1 mi4.7 mi6.3 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

historic monumentforest setting

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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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