Prior to this project the Annapolis Rock Camping Area was worst backcountry camping area along the entire Applachian Trail. The extremely heavy use of this area and ease of accesibility resulted in serve compaction and destruction of flora and fauna. Due to the cooperation of several groups (including Potomac Applachian Trail Club, Appliachian Trail Conference, DNR, and Va. Tech) this area has under gone a remarkable transformation. We closed off heavy areas to foot traffic, we prohibited camp fires, and we installed state of the art composting toilets and established camp sites in areas that were more suitable. The area has shown a regeneration of vegetation. The visitors have indicated positive feedback. The composting toilets have been a great success and an unexpected benefit, campers are leaving clean camp sites.
Annapolis Rock Hiker Campground and Trail
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National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 1 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: State
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: South Moutain State Park
County: Washington
State: MD
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: 1600 Feet
Elevation Low: 1200 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 60 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: -
Additional Surfaces: -
Year Designated: 2004
