Pictures of Section 6 of the MD Appalachian Trail

Maryland - Section 6 Pictures

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mm 1.7 - Brownsville Gap (March 2007). For quite some distance south of Crampton Gap, the trail follows an old road. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
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Except for the spectacular view at Weverton Cliffs, views are few in this section. The AT guide advertises a mediocre winter view west towards Pleasant Valley and Elk Ridge at mile 3.1. This was taken from that view point in March 2007. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
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Rock outcrop at viewpoint (Mile 3.1). Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
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mm 3.7 - Garvey Shelter. Courtesy maejake@yahoo.com
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mm 3.7 - Garvey Shelter from the other side. It is a relatively new shelter with a loft (accessible from the back side) that is enclosed (note plexiglass). Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
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mm 5.8 - Weverton Cliff- Potomac River. Courtesy maejake@yahoo.com
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mm 5.8 - View to the west towards Harpers Ferry. The river is the Potomac. The day was very mild for March, but unfortunately hazy. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
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