Washington Monument State Park, Md, 04/18/09

After merging with the Washington Monument access trail in Washington Monument State Park, MD, the A.T. begins the ascent of South Mountain. In the background is the Mount Vernon Shelter, which is maintained by the park and available for use by the public for a fee. Note the availability of water from the pump on the right side of the trail in front of the shelter. SoBo 1145.8. NoBo 1032.5