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JLorenzo77
05-22-2016, 08:29
Hey gang - I just wrapped up two day hikes through the Maryland portion of the trail. I am interested in pushing south a bit and wanted to ask you fine people about a 15 - 18 mile day hike starting in Harper's Ferry and heading south.

Thanks!
Josh
chknfngrs
05-22-2016, 14:16
Harper's Ferry to Snickers Gap is right at 20
JLorenzo77
05-22-2016, 15:46
Harper's Ferry to Snickers Gap is right at 20

Thanks CHKN (great screen name by the way). I was thinking of going to Blackburn but not sure that is far enough. Though the terrain is pretty intense from what I've heard.
johnnybgood
05-22-2016, 15:52
Blackburn Trail Center is 7 miles north of Snickers Gap which would make your hike 13 miles. Bears Den is half mile from Snickers Gap and has parking in their lower lot for a nominal fee.
chknfngrs
05-22-2016, 21:40
Thought Blackburn was north of Snickers?
johnnybgood
05-22-2016, 22:21
Thought Blackburn was north of Snickers?

You are correct sir. It is north of Snickers Gap. Thanks for the correction :)
JLorenzo77
05-23-2016, 09:19
Blackburn Trail Center is 7 miles north of Snickers Gap which would make your hike 13 miles. Bears Den is half mile from Snickers Gap and has parking in their lower lot for a nominal fee.

Perfect. I've heard good things about Blackburn. I think, given the terrain that a 13 mile hike would be a good one.
JLorenzo77
05-25-2016, 14:22
Anyone been to Blackburn? Wondering how far it is from the trail. We'd be arriving to our parked car there and rumor has it its a pretty steep downhill. Just curious.
Studlintsean
05-25-2016, 22:32
Anyone been to Blackburn? Wondering how far it is from the trail. We'd be arriving to our parked car there and rumor has it its a pretty steep downhill. Just curious.


I have been been there a few times. It is a steep downhill but no more than .25 miles. The area between David Lesser and HF is quite rocky. Just an FYI
JLorenzo77
05-27-2016, 17:31
I have been been there a few times. It is a steep downhill but no more than .25 miles. The area between David Lesser and HF is quite rocky. Just an FYI
Thanks. I've gone south from HF, almost to Keys gap. I remember those rocks. Sharp, jagged little buggers!