Dans Mountain, Mountain peak in Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Dans Mountain rises 2200 feet above LaVale, with its summit Dan's Rock reaching an elevation of 2898 feet in the Appalachian range.
Daniel Cresap, an early settler of Allegany County, gave his name to the mountain after falling from a tree while pursuing a bear.
The mountain forms part of Dans Mountain State Park, offering 3500 acres of protected land for outdoor recreation and environmental education.
Visitors reach the summit via Old Dan's Rock Road from Route 36 south of Frostburg, with free parking available near the observation point.
The mountain features the most substantial escarpment among Maryland's peaks, connecting to the Allegheny Front across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 39.58182,-78.89733
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09
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