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Saturday Hike & Lunch in Harpers Ferry: 7 miles: Slow Leisurely

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Saturday Hike & Lunch in Harpers Ferry: 7 miles: Slow Leisurely

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Join us for a fun-filled day in Harpers Ferry! We’ll start with a hike to Jefferson Rock, explore Lower Town, enjoy a delicious lunch, and then take a scenic walk through the Murphy-Chambers Farm Loop before wrapping up.

### 🔹 Schedule & Mileage Breakdown

#### Milestone1:

#### Visitor Center: Hike to Jefferson Rock + Explore Lower Town: 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM:

  • Visitor Center to Lower Town & Jefferson Rock (Round Trip):
  • Visitor Center to Lower Town: ~1.6 miles round trip
  • Lower Town to Jefferson Rock: ~0.7 miles round trip
    Total: ~2.3 miles
  • Explore Lower Town: Casual walk around the historic streets, shops, and buildings.
    ~0.5 to 1 mile

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#### Milestone 2:

#### Lunch at The Anvil Restaurant: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM:

  • Location: 171 High Street, Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Enjoy tasty options like vegetarian burgers or grilled salmon, with outdoor seating if the weather is nice!
    (Drive to restaurant)

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#### Milestone3:

#### Explore Murphy-Chambers Farm Loop: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM:

  • Trail Length: ~3–4 miles
  • After lunch, we’ll take a peaceful walk through the Murphy-Chambers Farm Loop, a scenic trail offering views of open fields and Civil War-era landmarks. This trail provides a calm and scenic setting to enjoy nature.
    ~3 to 4 miles

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### ✅ Total Estimated Walking Distance for this: ~6.8 to 7.8 miles

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