Maryland Byways Road Trips FUEL UP Rube’s Crab Shack Emmitsburg Carriage House Inn Emmitsburg Captain Benders Tavern Sharpsburg Firestone’s Culinary Tavern Frederick Museum of the Ironworker SCENIC BYWAY Gathland State Park Jefferson A stone archway — resembling a castle wall — is dedicated to the memory of Civil War correspondents and welcomes you to the park, which is also a prime jumping-off point for the Appalachian Trail. Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Jefferson Pick up this world-famous footpath in Gathland State Park and hike the section to Weverton Cliffs. Here, you’ll catch awe-inducing views of the Potomac River winding through the mountains. Discover more of our Trail System Second-to-None on p. 67. STAY ALONG THE WAY Antietam Overlook Farm Bed and Breakfast Keedysville Cabins at Catoctin Mountain Park Thurmont The Forgeman’s House Thurmont 10 Clarke Frederick Inn at Antietam Sharpsburg Catoctin Mountain Park From top: Visit Frederick VISITMARYLAND.ORG 17