Prospect Peak, also known as Prospect outlook, is just a short 3-mile drive from Berkeley Springs. Few places for those seeking magnificent views of breathtaking landscape can compare to Prospect Peak near Berkeley Springs.
The impressive vantage point, rated as one of America's outstanding beauty spots by National Geographic, is situated on West Virginia Route 9 and offers views over the Potomac River and Great Cacapon and Potomac Valleys in three states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The mountaintop is followed via 11-mile hiking and biking tracks from the Cacapon State Park viewpoint to Prospect Peak.
Several trails lead to the summit, so visitors can choose the route best suits their abilities if they opt for hiking. The hike to the top is well worth the effort, as the views from the summit are simply breathtaking. On a clear day, hikers can see for miles in all directions. Whether you're looking for a challenging hike or merely a place to take in the beauty of nature after a short drive from downtown, Prospect Peak is the perfect spot.
C&O Canal on the Maryland side and B&O Railroad on the West Virginian side of the Potomac River are both visible in this panorama, which also captures American transportation history. Cacapon Mountain ends at the viewpoint and continues south for more than thirty miles to the Virginia border. At the viewpoint, it plunges approximately 1000 feet into the Potomac River and is made of old Oriskany sandstone.
Prospect Rock, also known as Cacapon Rock, is located higher on Cacapon Mountain and provides the same breathtaking vista. Berkeley Springs' pollution-free sky makes Prospect Peak the ideal location to enjoy a peaceful evening.
History of Potomac Peak
From the colonial era until the early 20th century, horseback riders made it their preferred day-trip destination. Washington frequently rode here, which fueled his idea of a route west. A 12-mile fire road and a level hiking route along the peak of Cacapon Mountain provide access to today's unusual rock formations from Cacapon State Park.
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