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OSM map layer · LineString
39.58, -79.05 · rel 14870713
39.58, -79.05 · rel 14870713
Big Savage Mountain Trail
26,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Maryland · 39.58°N ·
79.05°W
26,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
3× summit
eroded outcropping
Attraction ·
on the route
14,0 km
53%
Saint John Rock
summit ·
216 m off route
26,3 km
100%
High Rock
summit ·
289 m off route
26,3 km
100%
Big Savage Mountain
summit ·
324 m off route
26,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Big Savage Mountain Trail is 26.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Big Savage Mountain Trail takes approximately 6h 33min to complete.
No, Big Savage Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Big Savage Mountain Trail starts near coordinates 39.5037, -79.1283.
Big Savage Mountain Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Big Savage Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Forest Service.