Harpers Ferry Short Version (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is an 6.5 mile hike with 1000’ elevation gain to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and is perfect for those that want to experience Maryland Heights without having to do a long hike. We will begin at the Harpers Ferry Train Station parking lot. We will hike the AT and then along the Shenandoah River and then at Appalachian Trail across the Potomac River on the footbridge. Taking a left we go briefly along the C&O Canal before taking the steep trails up to Maryland Heights for lunch. We hike at a pace of 2.0-2.5 mph when moving.

Rating: C (Upper level C hike, almost a B)

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)

Park Entry Fee: $20 or free with National Park pass.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Carpools: Arrive at the Dulles Town Center Park and Ride at 7:45am, carpools leav at 8:00am GPS Coordinates: 39.034079, -77.430102, https://goo.gl/maps/Drvzn7wmu76vnmgR6 . Suggested carpool fee is $4. The leader will be at the carpool location. Driving time to the trailhead from the carpool location ~1 hour.

If you are going to the trailhead, meet at the Harpers Ferry Train Station at 9:00am, hike starts at 9:15am. A national park pass (leave on car dashboard) or $20 payment upon arrival using a smartphone and a credit or debit card via a QR code system.
GPS coordinates: 39.324540, -77.731047 https://goo.gl/maps/yLmDLB9cx44Bkr4z7

Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-4165db0?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.