Fort
Windham Rocks
Mile
10.4
45
minutes
This
is a 0.8 mile round trip to an interesting rock formation. You will
need to park at the paved lot at Compton Gap on the east side of the
Drive. At the far end of the parking lot, walk around the yellow
chain gate and up the dirt road, which is also the A.T. At the
trailpost, turn left onto the blue-blazed Dicky Ridge Trail. Walk
300 yards to Fort Windham Rocks, a good example of Catoctin lava
formations. Retrace your steps to complete this 45 minute hike.
North
Marshall
Mile
15.9
45
minutes
This
is a 0.75 mile round trip to a pleasant view. Park on the
paved lot just north of milepost 16. At the far end of the lot, turn
left onto the A.T. at the trailpost. You will then walk less than
0.4 mile up the trail to the rocky outcrop on your left. Retrace
your steps to complete this 45 minute hike.
South
Marshall
Mile
15.9
1-1/2
hour
This
1.6 mile round trip is to a viewpoint. Park in the paved lot just
north of milepost 16. At the far end of the parking lot, turn right
onto the A.T. at the trailpost. walk down the trail, cross the Drive
and continue south on the A.T. Hike over the summit and descend on
the trail until it levels out. First level areas offers a small
viewpoint. The trail then twists and descends towards the second
level area. The overlook is to the right of the trail. Retrace
your steps to complete this 1-1/2 hour hike.
Hogback
Overlook
Mile
20.9
20
minutes
this
0.7 mile hike circuit hike is to a viewpoint. Park in the paved lot
just south of Hogback Overlook. Walk south along the drive to the
A.T. crossing of the Drive and take the A.T. uphill to the
viewpoint. If you continue to follow the A.T. until it crosses the
Drive at the north end of the overlook and you can enjoy the view
alongside the overlook as you return to the parking lot.
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