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Ed Garvey Shelter – Gathland State Park loop from Weverton

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United States
Maryland
Washington County

Ed Garvey Shelter – Gathland State Park loop from Weverton

Hard

4.7

(7673)

10,838

runners

Ed Garvey Shelter – Gathland State Park loop from Weverton

04:20

32.3km

900m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

South Mountain State Park

South Mountain State Battlefield

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.79 km

Ed Garvey Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is one of the fancier and more contemporary Appalachian Trail shelters, making it a popular layover for hikers. The enclosed loft offers above-average protection from the elements, and a …

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10.4 km

Gathland State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Gathland State Park provides water, restrooms, and a picnic shelter, making it a good place to rest. There are also several historical buildings and ruins.

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10.6 km

The National War Correspondents Memorial (sometimes referred to as the War Correspondents Memorial Arch) was built in 1896 by George Townsend, a Civil War journalist, to commemorate those who died …

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10.9 km

Appalachian Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The beginning and end section of this segment of the Appalachian Trail between Gathland Picnic Shelter and White Rocks gains a fair bit of elevation at the start and end, …

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16.2 km

View of White Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy tremendous views across the South Mountain State Park from this scenic viewpoint along the well-known Appalachian Trail.

The trail to White Rocks is a little overgrown and rocky, but …

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22.0 km

Appalachian Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice, not too challenging, section of the Appalachian Trail to run. There are some inclines and declines, but not as much as many other sections of the …

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27.8 km

Appalachian Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a tough and rewarding route that I'd only recommend for the avid trail runners.

If you're coming up it's one hell of a climb, and if you're coming …

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32.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.9 km

261 m

133 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

336 m

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