Two Great Trails into a Great Town – Weverton to Harpers Ferry

The Appalachian Trail runs just under 2200 miles from Georgia to Maine. The C&O Canal Towpath is 184.5 miles from Cumberland to Washington, DC. Just outside Harpers Ferry, these two trails run concurrently for around three miles.

We will walk those three miles from Weverton, Maryland to Harpers Ferry, passing river rapids, historic railroad lines and bridges, and notable viewsheds. We’ll share some history along the way and also enjoy some late autumn views of the Potomac River.

Led by Certified Park Guide Chris Craig, a regular hike leader for the Sierra Club, this 3.5-mile hike is rated EASY, though you must be able to walk the distance on unpaved trails. Other than the endpoints, this route will be on level chat surfaces.

Participants should meet at Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center, from from where we will shuttle with River & Trail Outfitters to the hike start. Dogs will not be allowed on the shuttle ride. At the end of the hike in Harpers Ferry, participants may ride the park shuttle back to the Visitor Center or have some lunch at one of the town restaurants. Don’t forget to bring water and perhaps a snack!

Registration Required | $10 Program Fee

You may also like the following events from Harpers Ferry Park Association:

• Next Thursday, 21st August, 06:00 pm, Forging Change: The Industrial Revolution and the Harpers Ferry Armory | History on Tap in Harpers Ferry
• Next month, 18th September, 06:00 pm, The Great Virginia Flood of 1870 | History on Tap in Harpers Ferry
• Next month, 20th September, 09:00 am, Paw Paw Hike | Trails Less Traveled in Harpers Ferry

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