AT - Ridge Rd to Power Lines
Follow the white blazes to remain on the AT.
We used the AT as an additional trail to hike into the Rocky Knob Trail. You can park at the trailhead on either side of the road in front of the AT; however, do not block all entrance to the trail.
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- Distance
- 2.9 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 1.5 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 149'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- September 18, 2017
- Updated
- April 17, 2025
Weather Forecast
Tonight
Low
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High
47°F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low
28°F
Clear then Widespread Frost
Sunday
High
53°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
32°F
Areas Of Frost
Monday
High
54°F
Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain
Monday Night
Low
39°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
42°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High
59°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low
42°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High
61°F
Mostly Sunny
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Total Change
44 ft.
13 m
13 m
Ascent
149 ft.
45 m
45 m
Descent
149 ft.
45 m
45 m
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Features
- Camping
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Appalachian Trail hike
Points of interest
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Parking
39.973409, -77.449777 -
Main Trailhead
39.973466, -77.449652
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Markers
Blaze Color
White
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Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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