You are guaranteed to build a sweat going up and guaranteed to
be awed by the view at the top. This is an excellent trip for
folks looking for a challenging hike that is similar to hiking
in the big mountains of New England or the Smokies.The view from atop the rock
cliffs at the top of the mountain stretches for miles and miles, and is an apt reward for your effort.
We normally have a picnic at the top. Adventurous families with a gung-ho attitude have made it
and it is a great family team building activity.
How often do you get to climb a mountain? In some cultures it is a right of passage and a sacred journey. Don't miss this opportunity for a beautiful hike that is done ...'because it's there'.
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When: Scheduled privately for
groups
Strenous Hike~ Tour Lasts 3-4 hours depending on how much time
is spent on the summit.
Where:Savage State Forest, 20-25 minutes from DCL
Cost: $20 per person - Minimum $200 Guide Fee
Call to schedule a hike. 301-746-4083 ~ 1-800-446-7554
What you will do and see: The trail starts easy at 1,200
feet in eleveation, but then at the base of the Savage River
Dam the climbing begins. This trail is well maintained and it
goes up and up the mountain making several switchbacks. Trail
passes through nice hardwood forest and the trial has some views
through the woods towards the Savage River Reservoir and Backbone
Mountain. Once the ridge top is reached the trail eases for
approx 1 mile until we reach the summit and the overlook rocks
at 2,675 elevation.There is some scrambling on the summit rocks as we traverse to the highpoint.
Suggested Clothing and Gear List:
- Daypack
- Water Bottle (s)
- Lunch and trail snacks
- Windbreaker/Rainjacket/Poncho
- sweatshirt or pile sweater
- camera
Guide carries trip first aid kit, compass, knife, whistle, and experience.
If you have never climbed a mountain before
this is the trip for you. You will never forget the experience
and exhiliration or the view that stretches for several states
and countless far away ridges. You can even see meadow mountain
at Deep Creek Lake 20 miles away! A great team building challenge
for youth groups, and schools.
For the ultimate, try it in on snowshoes in the winter! Call or email for details.
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