Gathland State Park Loop Trail

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Maryland · washington County

Gathland State Park Loop Trail

Historic Civil War landscape walk with rolling trails.

Rating

Length

2.5 mi

Difficulty

3

County

washington

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Weverton Cliffs Trail

Steady climb to one of Marylands best Potomac overlooks.

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Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop

Longer loop linking visitor center access to Maryland Heights overlooks.

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Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop

Historic walking loop through Lower Town and riverside viewpoints.

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About This Trail

Historic Civil War landscape walk with rolling trails. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland launch set with a mix of ridge, waterfall, river, and coastal hikes.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.4053193, -77.640124

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Gathland State Park Loop Trail in Washington County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Weverton Cliffs Trail

Steady climb to one of Marylands best Potomac overlooks.

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 via Harpers Ferry

Scenic climb above Harpers Ferry with Potomac and Shenandoah views.

Maryland Heights Loop

Challenging loop to famous Civil War overlooks above Harpers Ferry.

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