Gathland State Park

Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the park and passes the monument base.

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    (301) 791-4767

  • Website

    dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands

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    State or Provincial Park

Address

900 Arnoldstown Rd Jefferson , MD 21755 United States

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Maggie MacG

This is a really impressive, unique historic site along the Appalachian Trial.

Carie Lewis Carlson

This park has excellent Appalachian Trail access. Go north 3 mi to White Rocks or south 6 mi to Weaverton Cliffs.

MDStateParks

The large stone monument is dedicated to the memory of Civil War correspondents

Lynn Miller

Ranger program is fab for kids! #nature #kids #eco #MD

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The trails are not very suitable for horses (very narrow, steep, and rocky). The trees are not trimmed high enough for riders. We rode the yellow and red trails. Would be a very nice hike. - Christie Dowling

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Trail
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Nice, semi challenging hike to Annapolis Rock. View from AR is stunning. - Jason

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Historic and Protected Site
War Correspondents Memorial Arch

Cool to check out! - Caroline Orr

Trail
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Its a real hike down to the water but sooo worth it. Very nice resting accomodations - Joey Mann