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Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry
Scenic climb above Harpers Ferry with Potomac and Shenandoah views.
Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop
Longer loop linking visitor center access to Maryland Heights overlooks.
Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop
Historic walking loop through Lower Town and riverside viewpoints.
About This Trail
A level stretch of the historic towpath where mules once pulled canal boats in the 1800s, now offering easy walking with Potomac River scenery. The crushed-stone path passes through riverside forest near the Great Falls area of C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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Nearby Trails
Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry
Scenic climb above Harpers Ferry with Potomac and Shenandoah views.
Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop
Longer loop linking visitor center access to Maryland Heights overlooks.
Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop
Historic walking loop through Lower Town and riverside viewpoints.
Maryland Heights Loop
Challenging loop to famous Civil War overlooks above Harpers Ferry.
Loudoun Height Trail to Split Rock
Steep ridge climb to Split Rock and broad valley views.
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