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From US 15, take MD 550 (Sabillasville Rd) west. Turn right at the entrance to Ft. Ritchie, staying on MD 550. shortly after, turn left and pass under the tresstle. A sign at this turn says Pen Mar Park. Continue straight ahead on High Rock Road and go about a block and a half to the parking area.
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http://www.washco-md.net/public_works/parks/penmar.htm You can park vehicles at Pen Mar Park overnight or over weekends, while hiking on the Appalachian Trail but only at the parking lot located outside of the park and at the owners expense if any vandalism should occur. The park is open from the 1st Saturday in May until the last Sunday in October. The hours are 9:00 AM until Sunset. Camping is not allowed in Pen Mar Park. 1/29/2006
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GPS N39.71638 W77.50728
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This parking is on High Rock Rd in Pen Mar Park. The AT is across the road and across the park from the parking area. 11/01/08
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many
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at @ rohland.org
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From I-70 exit 35, take MD 66 north. In 4.8 miles, turn right onto MD 64 then in another 1.6 miles, turn right onto onto MD 491 (Raven Rock Rd). in approximately 6.5 miles, MD 491 goes left onto McAfee Hill Road. In 0.2 miles the road designation changes to MD 550. In another 0.2 miles, stay on MD 550 when it turns left onto Pen Mar Road. Continue about a mile to Pen Mar Park. Pen Mar Road goes right here. Continue straight ahead onto High Rock Drive for about a block and a half to the parking area on the left.
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The attached map is similar to the previous one except that the green arrow marks the AT. The route of the AT follows an old railroad bed. It can be seen running north to south through the park. Note the user supplied photo which shows the view from near the location of the arrow. 01/17/10
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David Cullen
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From Waynesboro, PA follow directions as given at Mile 0.0 to the Pen Mar Road trail crossing.. Continue south on Pen Mar Road another 0.2 miles to the park. When Pen Mar Road goes left, go right on High Rocks Road to the parking area.
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01/18/10
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David Cullen
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An advance parking pass is now available for overnight parking at PenMar. It is not required, but is strongly recommended for those leaving their vehicle for more than a couple of nights. To acquire a pass, email Christine Casey ccasey@washco-md.net at the Washington County Parks and Facilities Dept. the following information:
(1) the make and model of your vehicle;
(2) registered owners name;
(3) tag information;
(4) dates the vehicle will parked.
Ms. Casey will respond with a "do not tow" pass, as an attachment, that is to be printed and posted in your vehicle so local police will know that the vehicle has been registered. The phone number to call to reach Ms. Casey is 240-313-2700 Tue-Fri. 6am - 4:30pm (reduced hours in winter and more information here: http://www.washco-md.net/parks_facilities/p-PenMarPark.shtm) 10/13/14
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kmcginley @ appalachiantrail.org
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There is a large paved lot across from the parking lot on the town green side of High Rocks Road. (See above). This lot is in the park itself. It is apparently gated when the park is officially closed. There are also signs prohibiting overnight parking. This lot is probably only suitable for day hikes. The markers on the attached map. indicate this lot. Walk west across the park to reach the AT. 06/11/11
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David Cullen
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Please obtain the free pass from Washington county. https://www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/overnight-parking-pass/ 05/24/23
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tom.bye95 @ gmail.com
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From Pen Mar, take High Rock Rd. south.
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.3 mi from trail via forest road 1/29/2006
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Take High Rock Rd. south from Pen Mar
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.12 mi to trail on clearing for buried cable. 1/29/2006
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GPS N39.7111 W77.50948
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This is an access point to the AT via an old forest road. There is no parking here. 11/01/08
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at @ rohland.org
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Take High Rock Rd. south from Pen Mar.
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The AT is .16 mi from High Rock Rd. Cross unused forest road to trail. 1/29/2006
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GPS N39.70636 W77.51587
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This is an access point to the AT via an old forest road. There is a small pull off but there is a No Parking sign here. 11/01/08
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at @ rohland.org
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Take High Rock Loop Rd south from Pen Mar
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High Rock Rd. is .15 mi from the trail at this point 1/29/2006
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GPS N39.70311 W77.5184
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This is an access point to the AT via an old forest road. There is no available parking here. 11/01/08
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at @ rohland.org
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See Mile 3.2 for details about High Rock and parking there. The marker A on the map attached there indicates the parking area.
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Walk south across the parking lot. Take a blue-blazed foot path about 0.1 miles to the AT. At that junction the north bound ttrail goes right and soon begins a very rocky descent. The southbound AT goes left. Coordinates at the At are 36.6937 -77.5235 . 1/17/10
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Take High Rock Rd. south from Pen Mar.Parking is at High Rock which has great views. GPS N39.69495 W77.52333
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Walk southeast away from High Rock then go right on a blue-blazed old road. It is 0.1 miles to the AT. Here the northbound AT goes right while the southbound AT continues straight ahead on the old road. Marker A on the attached map indicates the parking area while Marker B indicates the approximate location where the old road begins. Coordinates at the AT intersection are 39.6935 -77.5220. 1/17/10
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at @ rohland.org
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See Mile 5.8 or directions to the trail crossing on MD 491. Continue another 0.2 miles to Ritchie Road. Turn left and go about 0.7 miles. The parking is on the left side of the road. GPS N39.67112, W77.52217
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There is an unblazed trail that leads from the parking to boulder field. The trail crosses the boulder field (Devils Racecourse) and connects with a blue blaze trail .3 miles to the AT. The blue blaze passes the Devils Racecourse shelter which is scheduled to be demolished and re-located to the opposite side of the AT. 11/01/2008
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Head northeast on Ritchie Rd., Turn left onto MacAfee Hill Rd.,Turn right onto Military Rd., Turn left onto Springdale Ave. then arrive at 25321 Springdale Avenue, Cascade, MD 21719.
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Hi there, I have a small, hiker friendly bed and breakfast that can accommodate four persons at the PenMar trailhead on the MD PA line. If you would like to make reservations, I charge 40 dollars pp pn if you call from the trail and I have an opening, I charge only 25 dollars pp pn. I also have overflow camping here as well as parking, mail drop and laundry services. Please visit my web page for more information. www.nostalgicdreams.com or call me at 717 816 5699 04/20/14
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From I-70 exit 35, take MD 66 north. In 4.8 miles, turn right onto MD 64 then in another 1.6 miles, turn right onto onto MD 491 (Raven Rock Rd). The trail crossing is 1.9 miles further. This is about a quarter mile west of the intersection with Ritchie Road.
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From US 15, take MD 77 west. Turn right onto MD 64 and right onto MD 491 (Raven Rock Rd)
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Trail was realigned several years ago, and now crosses Raven Rock Rd about 0.2 mi west of Ritchie Rd. There is parking on the shoulders of Raven Rock Rd. 8/12/06
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pmansbach @ aol.com
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GPS N39.66469, W77.53604
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The Google map link shows the parking as pretty far from the AT. I took the reading on my GPS and we were parked right at the AT crossing of MD 491. There is a lot of available parking along the shoulder of the road. 11/01/08
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at @ rohland.org
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This is the same map as in the previous listing, but showing the street view. Rotate the street view to the southeast. The southbound trail goes behind the guard rail on the right side of the road, parallels the highway for a bit before bearing right into the woods. Rotate the street view to the northeast. Note the post with white markings on the left side of the road. This s the trailhead for the northbound AT. The street view also shows the availability of roadside parking. 01/17/10
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David Cullen
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