The best hiking trails in Washington County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Washington County, Maryland. The Appalachian Trail - Pennsylvania is the most popular trail. The trails have 1598 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Buzzard Peak and Rocky Mountain Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the ADT to Potomac River. The longest trail is the Appalachian Trail - Pennsylvania at 293.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Shafer Park Loop Trail at 429 m. Get off line access to Campsite, Viewpoint, Shelter, and History locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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