The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoints) of the summit of Backbone Mountain are 39.237398 (North), -79.485528 (West) and the approximate elevation is 3360' feet (1024 meters) above sea level. Backbone Mountain ranks 32nd in height on the list of highest natural points in each state. Located just inside of Maryland, bordering West Virginia, in Garrett County, the summit, called Hoye-Crest is the highest point on Backbone Mountain. The location, is named Captain Charles Hoye, founder of the Garrett County Historical Society.
The location is accessible via a short, and difficult, and steep 1.2 mile path, leading from U.S. Route 219 to the west. To get to the trailhead, take U.S. Route 219 from Silver Lake, West Virginia drive south for a little over one mile. There is a sign stating Maryland's high point, there are parking places on both sides of the road in that location. Look for the old logging road, from there you will follow signs and orange guiding blazes.
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