Autumn approaches, which means soon it will be the BEST time to take in aerial sights around the state. The following places are a hike, but they lead to stunning overlook views. Check out these spots in the coming months and prepare to feast your eyes on a whole lot of festive color.
- King and Queen Seat
AllTrails / Lara Lynn This amazing overlook is located at Rocks State Park in Harford County. There’s a moderate 3 mile hike to this spot but the trek is so worth it once you see the view. Go ahead – sit and stay a while.
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- Chimney Rock
AllTrails / Chimney Rock To feast your eyes on this colorful view, head to Catoctin Mountain State Park in Thurmont. This particular overlook is known as Chimney Rock and it’s at its best during autumn months, for obvious reasons.
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- Washington Monument State Park
Flickr / Steve Hajjar This park near Boonsboro is mostly known for its monument dedicated to Georgia Washington, constructed in 1827. You can climb the stairs to the top and see for miles. What a great place for photos!
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- Dan’s Rock
TripAdvisor / BonbiTravels This western Maryland gem is located atop Dan’s Mountain. It’s a great spot to view the rolling mountains year-round, particularly at night where the lack of light pollution allows you to see infinite stars. The fall foliage from this perch is also epic.
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- Sugarloaf Mountain
AllTrails / inori Chi This Frederick County mountain is always breathtaking, especially during autumn months. Most hikers partake on the blue trail, which is a five-mile loop that leads to this great overlook. Take in the sights and enjoy every moment.
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- Lover’s Leap
Google / Andy Quintilian This rocky spot overlooks Cumberland Narrows in western Maryland. If you can find it, you’re in for miles of mountain sights.
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- Weverton Cliffs
AllTrails / Amit Sharma This underrated view can be found along the Appalachian Trail. The hike to the cliffs is only 1.5 miles from the parking lot and sections are a bit rocky. Once you reach the top, soak in the sights.
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BONUS: Maryland Heights Trail
AllTrails / Priscilla Yu We’ve included this overlook as a bonus because technically while it is located in Knoxville, Maryland, the view is of Harper’s Ferry in West Virginia. Parts of the 2.5 mile trek to the top can be steep but the effort is worth it for this one-of-a-kind sight.
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Where do YOU go for a great bird’s eye view of Maryland’s fall foliage? Feel free to let us know what you would add to the list!
AllTrails / Lara Lynn
This amazing overlook is located at Rocks State Park in Harford County. There’s a moderate 3 mile hike to this spot but the trek is so worth it once you see the view. Go ahead – sit and stay a while.
Click here for more information
AllTrails / Chimney Rock
To feast your eyes on this colorful view, head to Catoctin Mountain State Park in Thurmont. This particular overlook is known as Chimney Rock and it’s at its best during autumn months, for obvious reasons.
Click here for more information
Flickr / Steve Hajjar
This park near Boonsboro is mostly known for its monument dedicated to Georgia Washington, constructed in 1827. You can climb the stairs to the top and see for miles. What a great place for photos!
Click here for more information
TripAdvisor / BonbiTravels
This western Maryland gem is located atop Dan’s Mountain. It’s a great spot to view the rolling mountains year-round, particularly at night where the lack of light pollution allows you to see infinite stars. The fall foliage from this perch is also epic.
Click here for more information
AllTrails / inori Chi
This Frederick County mountain is always breathtaking, especially during autumn months. Most hikers partake on the blue trail, which is a five-mile loop that leads to this great overlook. Take in the sights and enjoy every moment.
Click here for more information
Google / Andy Quintilian
This rocky spot overlooks Cumberland Narrows in western Maryland. If you can find it, you’re in for miles of mountain sights.
Click here for more information
AllTrails / Amit Sharma
This underrated view can be found along the Appalachian Trail. The hike to the cliffs is only 1.5 miles from the parking lot and sections are a bit rocky. Once you reach the top, soak in the sights.
Click here for more information
AllTrails / Priscilla Yu
We’ve included this overlook as a bonus because technically while it is located in Knoxville, Maryland, the view is of Harper’s Ferry in West Virginia. Parts of the 2.5 mile trek to the top can be steep but the effort is worth it for this one-of-a-kind sight.
Click here for more information
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