Hoye-Crest
Hoye-Crest is a summit along Backbone Mountain just inside of Garrett County, Maryland. It is the highest natural point in Maryland at an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,020 m).
| Hoye-Crest | |
|---|---|
Marker at Hoye-Crest, the high point of Maryland | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3360+ ft (1024+ m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Parent peak | Backbone Mountain |
| Listing | U.S. state high point 32nd |
| Coordinates | 39°14′14″N 79°29′07″W |
| Geography | |
Hoye-Crest Garrett County, Maryland | |
| Parent range | Allegheny Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Davis |
The location, named for Captain Charles E. Hoye (1876–1951), founder of the Garrett County Historical Society, offers a view of the North Branch Potomac River valley to the east. The Maryland Historical Society placed a historical marker at the summit during a dedication ceremony in September 1952.
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