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Some great places not to miss off the AT (either by blue blazed trail of a side trail entirely) in MD and PA are (south to north) are

Weaverton Cliffs (great views to the Potomaic River and...

Well, the good this about compton gap shelter, is a short walk away Gathland SP has clean water (given amenaties are open). There is a side trail going to the shelter from the parking lot so you...

I did the C & O canal in four days with my boy scout troop. Its overtly difficult, practially level. We did about 40-45 mi per day. Easily done on a bike with a little conditioning. Just plan on...

The trail in MD isn't really that bad. I can only think of one place that comes close to a 1000' climb (weaverton cliffs, and It isn't that bad.). Its doable to the condition hiker. As a side...

Why ditch a small knife. It's the most multi-use item you can carry. Sure Ill grant you that a 7" bowie isn't nessary, but a folding knife say in the 3.5-2.5 inch range is more than woth its weight...

I live about 20 min. to the west of the AT in MD. As a side note, MD really isnt a southern state, it's more of a mid-atlantic state (at least thats how its seen here in western MD, couldn't say how...

You can park at the motel as the others had said, Although when I was pick up my parents were parked at the far edge of the truck stop. I don't know if this is a viable long term parking spot or...

I dont always. Mostly in winter, because the need and want of a fire is much greater than in summer. I carry a Bark River Knife and Tool NorthStar, Aurora, or Fox River. All are 4.25 in blades...

Ah, theres the shelter were I left my t-shirt. I like that shirt too. Oh well can alwasys get another one. -bulldog-