High Rock Overlook is a popular destination located in Cascade, Maryland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Situated just off the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain, it is a favored spot for hang-gliding enthusiasts. Accessible via a gated paved road from Pen-Mar Park, High Rock provides spectacular vistas on clear days.
Visitors can reach High Rock by taking MD 66 North to Cave Town from Interstate 70 at exit 35, then turning right on MD 64 and continuing north to MD 418 Ringold Pike. After crossing into Pennsylvania, turn right on Harbaugh Church Rd and then right again on Old Pen-Mar Rd. Limited parking is available near the Appalachian Trail crossing, and the hike to High Rock from the south is less steep but longer. Camping is permitted only at established areas, with the closest camping option being the Devils Racecourse Shelter area approximately 2 miles south of High Rock on the Appalachian Trail.
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