Maryland Parking Info

Section: Pen Mar to Raven Rock Hollow
Mile Marker	Directions, Comments, Source, Map Link, and Year Last Reviewed	Number of Vehicles
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park (Town Green)	From US 15, take MD 550 (Sabillasville Rd) west. Turn right at the entrance to Ft. Ritchie, staying on MD 550. shortly after, turn left and pass under the tresstle. A sign at this turn says Pen Mar Park. Continue straight ahead on High Rock Road and go about a block and a half to the parking area. --- http://www.washco-md.net/public_works/parks/penmar.htm You can park vehicles at Pen Mar Park overnight or over weekends, while hiking on the Appalachian Trail but only at the parking lot located outside of the park and at the owners expense if any vandalism should occur. The park is open from the 1st Saturday in May until the last Sunday in October. The hours are 9:00 AM until Sunset. Camping is not allowed in Pen Mar Park. 1/29/2006 --- 2010
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park (Town Green)	From I-70 exit 35, take MD 66 north. In 4.8 miles, turn right onto MD 64 then in another 1.6 miles, turn right onto onto MD 491 (Raven Rock Rd). in approximately 6.5 miles, MD 491 goes left onto McAfee Hill Road. In 0.2 miles the road designation changes to MD 550. In another 0.2 miles, stay on MD 550 when it turns left onto Pen Mar Road. Continue about a mile to Pen Mar Park. Pen Mar Road goes right here. Continue straight ahead onto High Rock Drive for about a block and a half to the parking area on the left. --- The attached map is similar to the previous one except that the green arrow marks the AT. The route of the AT follows an old railroad bed. It can be seen running north to south through the park. Note the user supplied photo which shows the view from near the location of the arrow. 01/17/10 --- David Cullen --- http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.71715%20-77.5086… --- 2010
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park (Town Green)	From Waynesboro, PA follow directions as given at Mile 0.0 to the Pen Mar Road trail crossing.. Continue south on Pen Mar Road another 0.2 miles to the park. When Pen Mar Road goes left, go right on High Rocks Road to the parking area. --- 01/18/10 --- David Cullen --- 2010
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park (Town Green)	An advance parking pass is now available for overnight parking at PenMar. It is not required, but is strongly recommended for those leaving their vehicle for more than a couple of nights. To acquire a pass, email Christine Casey ccasey@washco-md.net at the Washington County Parks and Facilities Dept. the following information: (1) the make and model of your vehicle; (2) registered owners name; (3) tag information; (4) dates the vehicle will parked. Ms. Casey will respond with a "do not tow" pass, as an attachment, that is to be printed and posted in your vehicle so local police will know that the vehicle has been registered. The phone number to call to reach Ms. Casey is 240-313-2700 Tue-Fri. 6am - 4:30pm (reduced hours in winter and more information here: http://www.washco-md.net/parks_facilities/p-PenMarPark.shtm) 10/13/14 --- Kelly McGinley --- 2014
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park	There is a large paved lot across from the parking lot on the town green side of High Rocks Road. (See above). This lot is in the park itself. It is apparently gated when the park is officially closed. There are also signs prohibiting overnight parking. This lot is probably only suitable for day hikes. The markers on the attached map. indicate this lot. Walk west across the park to reach the AT. 06/11/11 --- David Cullen --- http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.7157%2C%20-77.50… --- 2020	Ample
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park (Town Green)	GPS N39.71638 W77.50728 --- This parking is on High Rock Rd in Pen Mar Park. The AT is across the road and across the park from the parking area. 11/01/08 --- Rohland --- http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.71638%2C%20-77.50728&ie=UTF… --- 2010	many
0.20 miles Pen Mar Park	Please obtain the free pass from Washington county. https://www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/overnight-parking-pass/ 05/24/23 --- Tom --- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pen+Mar+Park+Gravel+Parking+Lot/@39.7048606,-… --- 2023
0.90 miles High Rock Road	From Pen Mar, take High Rock Rd. south. --- .3 mi from trail via forest road 1/29/2006 --- Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia With Side Trails 15 Edition - 1995 --- 2020
1.20 miles High Rock Road	GPS N39.7111 W77.50948 --- This is an access point to the AT via an old forest road. There is no parking here. 11/01/08 --- Rohland --- http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.7111%2C-77.50948&ie=UTF8&ll… --- 2008	0
1.20 miles High Rock Road	Take High Rock Rd. south from Pen Mar --- .12 mi to trail on clearing for buried cable. 1/29/2006 --- Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia With Side Trails 15 Edition - 1995 --- 2006