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TIMOTHY JACOBSEN–GARRETT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Explore the Eastern Continental Divide Loop

Do the Loop! On foot, by kayak, raft and bicycle Places to explore State parks and forests and the Youghiogheny and Hike or backpack to the Savage Wild and Scenic River provide exceptional southwestern Pennsylvania River. That’s the Loop! access to water, , scenic vistas and, due to feature exceptional access to various micro-climates, an impressive diversity of flora and fauna. public lands, rivers, streams, The approximately reservoirs, trails, and state parks 150-mile Eastern The Youghiogheny Scenic creating the ultimate outdoor Continental and Wild River, managed recreation experience. Divide Loop to protect the exceptional is a portal range of natural, cultural Paddle the quiet to explore and outdoor recreational Reservoir. Hike the scenic Monroe unique resources, cuts a Run and Meadow Mountain trails. habitats, northward path through Bicycle along communities some of the most rugged topography in the region. to the . and historical TIMOTHY JACOBSEN–GARRETT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Fish a section of river, and landmarks, Deep Creek Lake State Park, raft the exciting Class IV/V connecting the includes a challenging section to Friendsville, area’s most scenic network of mountain biking TIMOTHY JACOBSEN–GARRETT COUNTY Maryland. Paddle to viewpoints through CHAMBER OF COMMERCE trails and a well-marked trail Confluence, Pennsylvania, a continuous network system includes a hike to a lookout and bike on the Great of trails, waterways, and routes tower with exceptional views of western Allegheny Passage and local while traversing the Allegheny Maryland. The Discovery Center mixes learning roads to a trailhead for the Big Front and the divide between the and fun with exhibits on turtles, foxes, black bears and an on-site aviary of rescued and Hiking Trail. Atlantic and Mississippi watersheds. rehabilitated birds of prey. BOB CARNEY Most areas are leashed dog friendly and pet approved. Plan your visit Maryland’s highest free-falling waterfall, the 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls, is one of four waterfalls within , Based on a “proof of concept tour in 2015,” a continuous venture assumes the use of outfitters and/or some other kind of support. ouY should also check the dates also popular for a stand of hemlock trees over 300 years old. that water is scheduled for release from Deep Creek Lake, which makes rafting/ paddling “the Yough” possible. Between April and October, releases generally , near Grantsville, features 10 miles of multi-use trails; campsites happen on Monday and Friday and on some Saturdays. and cabins; and a small lake for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating. Garrett Trails garretttrails.org • see “Do the Loop” for detailed notes and recommendations Bridge State Park, a 4-acre parcel east of Grantsville, is a popular area for fly fishermen, photographers, and history enthusiasts. Garrett County Chamber & Visitors Center www.visitdeepcreek.com & 301 387 4386 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, Maryland 21541 includes three campgrounds from primitive to modern. Mountain Side of Maryland www.mdmountainside.com & 844-425-2067 • lodging, outfitters in the area & more is a 150-mile rail-trail between Cumberland, MD– American Whitewater Milepost 184.5 of the C & O Canal Towpath–and in www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Calendar/view-event/event/2734/ downtown . • see Deep Creek Lake water release dates for the Upper Youghiogheny River Maryland Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.maryland.gov • Savage River State Forest • Youghiogheny Wild and Scenic River COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TIMOTHY JACOBSEN - GARRETT • Deep Creek Lake State Park • New Germany State Park Youghiogheny River Lake www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Youghiogheny-River-Lake/ 814-395-3166 (recreation information) Allegheny Trail Alliance www.gaptrail.org • information for travel between Confluence & Meyersdale (and beyond) Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail National Park Service www.nps.gov/pohe J.B. CHURCHILL BROOKE MCCONNELL TIMOTHY JACOBSEN–GARRETT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Potomac Heritage Somerset County, PA National Scenic Trail Garrett County, MD 0 Eastern ContinentalForbes Divide Loop State Forest Eastern Continen281 tal Divide Loop

381 New Centerville Berlin Eastern Continental Divide Parking Loop Trail existing Canoe access Rockwood Eastern Continental Divide Where is the Loop? Loop Trail planned Information Eastern Continental Divide Loop Water Trail Boat launch Bisected by , “the Loop” lies within FAYETTE COUNTY Chesapeake and Ohio Hiking SOMERSET COUNTY Canal Towpath Lodging Garrett County, MD, and Somerset County, PA. Great Allegheny Hiking Trail Casselman Passage Camping

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Monroe Lonaconing Run r e iv N R I e State Park 220 Sang McHenry A g WSP T a Run v N S a Resort U Big Run O M State Park Please help to protect natural and historic GARRETT W Big Savage Dans Mountain STATE Deep O GARRET COUNTY resources by following Leave No Trace Outdoor D Mountain Trail Wildlife FOREST Creek A Barton E ALLEGANY COUNTY Ethics. For more information, visit www.lnt.org. Lake M Management State Park Savage Area River 3 Reservoir D Swallow N A A Falls L N State Y Published by the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Office, National R G Fort Park A R Ashby 21 Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, through a partnership with k M V e re T C S Garrett Trails, Mountain Maryland Heritage Area, Maryland Dept. of e Westernport e 135 E GARRETT tr b W Natural Resources, Maryland State Highway Administration, Army Corps Deep ra STATE C Creek of Engineers and Allegheny Trail Alliance. The content of this document FOREST Lake POTOMAC e id iv STATE should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the D l ta n FOREST e n U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial produces does ti n o Mt. Nebo C n not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government. er Wildlife st Herrington Ea Manor Management Keyser State Park Area 135

r ive R Eastern Continental Divide Loop Overview River y n y e DEER n h 38 e g h OAKLAND o PARK POTOMAC i Loop Segment Mode Miles/Km Duration g h o g i u h Yo STATE MOUNTAIN le g tt ou LAKE PARK Li FOREST Y POTOMAC Savage River Reservoir 2.6 mi/4.2 km 1–3 hours STATE 3 FOREST Kitzmiller Elk Garden MINERAL COUNTY 220 Monroe Run Trail + 9 mi/14.4 km 4–7 hours to Meadow Mtn. OverlookHAMPSHIRE COUNTY

DCL State Park VC – Hoyes Run 28 11.5 mi/18.5 km 1.5 hours

21 N I Romney A Hoyes Run – Sang Run 3.5 mi/5.6 km 2–4 hours

MARYLAND T 42 N WEST VRGNA U O 50 Sang Run – Friendsville 9.9 mi/16 km 5–6 hours M r e v POTOMAC i k E R e 50 e N ac r STATE m C o Friendsville – Confluence 13.5 mi/21.7 km 4–7 hours O t

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a A r Great Allegheny Passage: 47 mi/75.6 km 4–6 hours B 3 B h t r o Confluence – Frostburg N 50 MINERAL COUNTY Frostburg – BSM Trailhead 7 mi./11.2 km 1–2.5 hours GRANT COUNTY Hiking Trail 17 mi./27 km 1–2 days

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