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Big Savage Mountain Hiking Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Long ridgetop hike traversing much of Maryland's Big Savage Mountain.
16.3
mi
Distance
2,720
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
16.31mi
Distance
2,720ft
Elevation Gain
1,168ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,976ft
High Point
1,299ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
At the south terminus, the trail begins at a lot in South Savage Mountain Natural Area, a wilderness park near the Savage River Reservoir. The first two miles or so are a steep but manageable climb up to the ridge. From then on, the trail is fairly flat and well maintained. The trail crosses several country roads, however the general feel of the trail is quite remote for the region. The trail is commonly backpacked: see the Need to Know section for details.

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Contributors
Richie Fulop