Dans Mountain

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Dans Mountain
Dans Mountain
Elevation	2,898 feet (883 m)
Location	Allegany County, Maryland
Range	Allegheny Mountains
First ascent	unknown
Easiest route	drive up

Dans Mountain is located in Allegany County, Maryland, USA between Georges Creek and the North Branch Potomac River. The mountain is part of the Allegheny Front. The highest point on Dans Mountain is called Dan's Rock which has an elevation of 2,898 feet above sea level. The mountain rises 2,200 feet above the town of LaVale. Although there are higher points in Maryland, Dans Mountain has the most impressive escarpment of Maryland's mountains.

Located along a 16-mile stretch of the mountain, 9 miles south of Frostburg, Maryland, is Dans Mountain State Park. Dan's Rock Overlook is the highest scenic overlook in the park at 2,898 feet. The park also features a pond that is stocked annually, an Olympic-sized pool with a modern bathhouse, and concession stands.

Dans Mountain is named after Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County. Cresap was known for being adventurous, often hunting with a Delaware Indian named Nemacolin. While pursuing a bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until Nemacolin found him, and dragged Daniel home to safety. Since that event, the mountain has been known as Dans Mountain.

(N. 39°33' W. 78°55')