Quirauk Mountain, Mountain summit in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Quirauk Mountain reaches an elevation of 2,145 feet, representing the highest point on South Mountain in northeastern Washington County.
The mountain formerly featured a fire lookout tower at its peak, serving as an observation point for monitoring forest fires in the region.
The Department of Defense maintains Site C, an emergency relocation facility, at the mountain's summit, indicating its strategic importance.
Visitors can access the mountain via Pen Mar High Rock Road, though the summit area remains restricted due to federal communications installations.
The summit houses broadcast towers for radio stations WETH-FM and WAYZ-FM, providing essential communication services to the Hagerstown area.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 39.69648,-77.51277
Latest update: March 27, 2025 04:43
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