Raven Rock Shelter, Appalachian Trail shelter in Washington County, Maryland.
The wooden lean-to structure includes a covered porch with a picnic table and multiple benches arranged around a fire circle.
Built in 2010, this shelter replaced the former Devils Racecourse Shelter and stands as one of four new Maryland shelters constructed since 2000.
The shelter functions as a gathering point for Appalachian Trail hikers, where travelers document their experiences in shelter logs for future visitors.
Two natural springs located 0.3 miles east of the shelter via a marked trail provide water sources for hikers throughout their journey.
The shelter sits 1,062.7 miles from Springer Mountain and 1,134.7 miles from Mount Katahdin, marking a central point on the Appalachian Trail.
Location: Washington County
Operator: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Address: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Smithsburg, MD 21783, USA 21783 Smithsburg 21783 Smithsburg
GPS coordinates: 39.67338,-77.52991
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:02
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