Top 3 Lesser-Known State Highpoints
Despite the fact that these three state highpoints don't carry the same big reputation as the likes of Rainier, each is well-worth the effort it'll take to reach the top.
Despite the fact that these three state highpoints don't carry the same big reputation as the likes of Rainier, each is well-worth the effort it'll take to reach the top.
The Appalachian Trail (AT) runs approximately 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Of those 2,200 miles, about 41 miles run through the state of Maryland.
Date of hike: June 2012. Route: Whitney Huckleberry Trail. Trail distance: 7.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation change: 1200 ft.
Spruce Knob: The highpoint of West Virginia. Spruce Knob, the summit of Spruce Mountain, is the highpoint in the state of West Virginia and is also highest peak in the Allegheny Mountains and ...