Maryland Heights Loop at Harpers Ferry -- 6.6 Miles, 1,500 feet elevation

DESCRIPTION: This is a 6.6 Mile with 1,500 feet in elevation hike that starts in Harpers Ferry and goes to the very top of Maryland Heights and then down to the overlook of Harpers Ferry. This hike is steep so please know your limitations. Because of the elevation we will be doing about a 2.5 to 3 MPH pace when hiking. This hike has some amazing views overlooking Harpers Ferry as well as the Potomac and Shanandoah Rivers. It will likely take us approximately 3-4 hours depending on breaks. If the weather looks like it will not cooperate, we will reschedule this hike.

For the all trails please go here: Maryland Heights Loop, West Virginia - 5,698 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Meeting Location: We will meet at the Harpers Ferry Rail station.
Potomac St &, Shenandoah St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
39.32455706960919, -77.73111146773483

Parking: You can park in the Rail Station parking lot if you have a National Park Membership card or printout you can leave on your dash. Otherwise you will need to find nearby parking.

Time: Meet at 9 am. We hit the trail at 9:05 sharp

EXPECTATIONS: Download the trail map onto your phone before you arrive. Bring plenty of drinking water and a lunch/snacks. Know your physical limits and cardiovascular fitness. Bring proper clothing and gear for the weather. If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to contact the hike leader via the chat feature or direct messaging.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this hike, I acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “Active Adventures” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated hike leaders for this hike.
SICKNESS (COVID/FLU/COLD): As always, if you have been exposed to a contagious illness, or are having any symptoms at all, please do not attend. There will be plenty of future events.