South Mountain, Mountain summit and range in Maryland and Pennsylvania, United States.
South Mountain extends for 70 miles from the Potomac River in Maryland to Dillsburg in Pennsylvania, separating the Hagerstown and Cumberland valleys.
The Battle of South Mountain in 1862 marked a significant military engagement during Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland in the Civil War.
The mountain range contains multiple sections of the Appalachian Trail, connecting communities and outdoor enthusiasts through maintained hiking paths.
Multiple gaps through South Mountain, including Crampton's Gap and Fox's Gap in Maryland, provide transportation routes between valleys and regions.
The mountain formation combines granite, gneiss, and limestone, reaching its highest point at Quirauk Mountain with an elevation of 2,150 feet.
Location: Maryland
Location: Pennsylvania
Made from material: granite, gneiss, limestone
GPS coordinates: 39.50066,-77.62277
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:28
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