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Ascent of Backbone Mountain on 2010-10-09

Climber: Richard Oestreicher

Date:

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Backbone Mountain

Location:

USA-Maryland

Elevation:

3360 ft / 1024 m

Ascent Trip Report

Followed previous trip reports. As others have mentioned, you need to look closely for the Maryland High Point sign at the trailhead. We drove about 0.2 mile up the forest road to a parking spot--could have gone farther but it was a pleasant morning for a walk with beautiful fall foliage.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

590 ft / 180 m

Distance:

2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

590 ft / 180 m

Distance:

1.2 mi / 1.9 km

Trailhead:

2770 ft / 844 m

Time Up:

30 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Distance:

1.2 mi / 1.9 km

Time Down:

20 Minutes

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