Potomac Heritage Potomac HeritageNational Scenic Trail

Garrett County, MarylandSomerset County, Pennsylvania

Explore the EasternContinental Divide Loop

Do the Loop! On foot, by kayak, raft and bicycle

Western Maryland and southwestern Pennsylvania feature exceptional access to public lands, rivers, streams, reservoirs, trails, and state parks creating the ultimate outdoor recreation experience.

Paddle the quiet Savage River Reservoir. Hike the scenic Monroe Run and Meadow Mountain trails.

Bicycle along Deep Creek Lake to the Youghiogheny River.

Fish a section of river, and raft the exciting Class IV/V section to Friendsville, Maryland. Paddle to Confluence, Pennsylvania, and bike on the Great

Allegheny Passage and local roads to a trailhead for the Big

Savage Mountain Hiking Trail.

Hike or backpack to the Savage River. That’s the Loop!

The approximately 150-mile Eastern Continental Divide Loop is a portal to explore unique habitats, communities and historical landmarks, connecting the area’s most scenic viewpoints through a continuous network of trails, waterways, and routes while traversing the Allegheny Front and the divide between the Atlantic and Mississippi watersheds.

Places to exploreState parks and forests and the Youghiogheny Wild and Scenic River provide exceptional access to water, trails, scenic vistas and, due to

various micro-climates, an impressive diversity of flora and fauna.

The Youghiogheny Scenic and Wild River, managed to protect the exceptional range of natural, cultural and outdoor recreational resources, cuts a northward path through some of the most rugged topography in the region.

Deep Creek Lake State Park,includes a challenging

network of mountain biking trails and a well-marked trail

system includes a hike to a lookout tower with exceptional views of western Maryland. The Discovery Center mixes learning and fun with exhibits on turtles, foxes, black bears and an on-site aviary of rescued and rehabilitated birds of prey.

Maryland’s highest free-falling waterfall, the 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls, is one of four waterfalls within Swallow Falls State Park,also popular for a stand of hemlock trees over 300 years old.

New Germany State Park, near Grantsville, features 10 miles of multi-use trails; campsitesand cabins; and a small lake for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating.

Casselman River Bridge State Park, a 4-acre parcel east of Grantsville, is a popular area for fly fishermen, photographers, and history enthusiasts.

Youghiogheny River Lake includes three campgrounds from primitive to modern.

Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail-trail between Cumberland, MD–Milepost 184.5 of the C & O Canal Towpath–and Point State Park indowntown Pittsburgh.

Plan your visitBased on a “proof of concept tour in 2015,” a continuous venture assumes the use of outfitters and/or some other kind of support. You should also check the dates that water is scheduled for release from Deep Creek Lake, which makes rafting/paddling “the Yough” possible. Between April and October, releases generally happen on Monday and Friday and on some Saturdays.

Garrett Trails garretttrails.org• see “Do the Loop” for detailed notes and recommendations

Garrett County Chamber & Visitors Center www.visitdeepcreek.com & 301 387 438615 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, Maryland 21541

Mountain Side of Maryland www.mdmountainside.com & 844-425-2067• lodging, outfitters in the area & more

American Whitewaterwww.americanwhitewater.org/content/Calendar/view-event/event/2734/

• see Deep Creek Lake water release dates for the Upper Youghiogheny River

Maryland Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.maryland.gov• Savage River State Forest • Youghiogheny Wild and Scenic River• Deep Creek Lake State Park • New Germany State Park

Youghiogheny River Lakewww.lrp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lakes/Youghiogheny-River-Lake/814-395-3166 (recreation information)

Allegheny Trail Alliance www.gaptrail.org• information for travel between Confluence & Meyersdale (and beyond)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail National Park Service www.nps.gov/pohe

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Where is the Loop?Bisected by Interstate 68, “the Loop” lies within Garrett County, MD, and Somerset County, PA.

Eastern Continental Divide Loop OverviewLoop Segment Mode Miles/Km Duration

Savage River Reservoir 2.6 mi/4.2 km 1–3 hours

Monroe Run Trail + 9 mi/14.4 km 4–7 hours to Meadow Mtn. Overlook

DCL State Park VC – Hoyes Run 11.5 mi/18.5 km 1.5 hours

Hoyes Run – Sang Run 3.5 mi/5.6 km 2–4 hours

Sang Run – Friendsville 9.9 mi/16 km 5–6 hours

Friendsville – Confluence 13.5 mi/21.7 km 4–7 hours

Great Allegheny Passage: 47 mi/75.6 km 4–6 hours Confluence – Frostburg

Frostburg – BSM Trailhead 7 mi./11.2 km 1–2.5 hours

Big Savage Mountain Hiking Trail 17 mi./27 km 1–2 days

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Published by the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Office, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, through a partnership with Garrett Trails, Mountain Maryland Heritage Area, Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, Maryland State Highway Administration, Army Corps of Engineers and Allegheny Trail Alliance. The content of this document should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial produces does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Please help to protect natural and historic resources by following Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. For more information, visit www.lnt.org.

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