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Backpack in a Pack
Want some company on the trails? There are several local hiking clubs dedicated to making your hiking experience a memorable and safe one. In addition to calendars of upcoming trips, most clubs offer overnight trips, trail maps and nature conservation programs. Check out our list and descriptions of local hiking clubs. Get a list of hiking sites in Maryland.
Visiting This National Park Will Cost You
To ease crowding and maintain the area's natural beauty, Shenandoah National Park has instituted a fee for admittance to the Old Rag Mountain area. Officials are charging hikers and visitors
an additional $3 to $5 and limiting parking for the 3,268-foot mountain to 200 cars.
