Quirauk Mountain

Quirauk Mountain
Former observation tower on Quirauk Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,145 ft (654 m)
Coordinates39°41′47″N 77°30′46″W / 39.69634°N 77.51271°W / 39.69634; -77.51271
Geography
LocationWashington County, Maryland, U.S.
Parent rangeSouth Mountain, Blue Ridge Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routedrive

Quirauk Mountain is the highest point on South Mountain. The 2,145-foot (654 m) peak is located in northeastern Washington County, Maryland. It lies just southwest of Fort Ritchie Military Reservation in the village of Cascade and about 1/2 mile southeast of the community of Blue Mountain. The Appalachian Trail and South Mountain State Park are about 1/2 mile to the west of the mountain's summit.

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