Harper's Ferry Two-State Hike! A Moderately Stren 7.5-mile hike
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Harper’s Ferry “Two-State" Hike! A Moderately Strenuous 7.5-Mile Trek with a Meal from an Overlook of Harper's Ferry from Loudon Heights.
Our hike plan includes multiple views of Harper's Ferry and is a very scenic hike! Beginning with Loudon Heights, Va., we take on a 1200-ft climb that earns us multiple spectacular views. When we return, we trek a section of the Appalachian Trail across the Shenandoah River 340 bridge, past Jefferson Rock into beautiful downtown Harper's Ferry. We will be visiting many spectacular sites on both sides of the Potomac River on this very scenic Harper's Ferry hike! We then take the bus back to the Visitor Center.
Meal from the Overlook!
Be sure to pack a meal as we will be enjoying lunch from an overlook of downtown Harper's Ferry (weather permitting). This particular overlook provides an excellent opportunity for taking some awesome photos. As a bonus, we may get the chance to watch skilled rock climbers while we enjoy our meals.
Trail Information
Nearby City: Harper's Ferry
Length: 7.5 Mi
Elev. Gain: 1500 ft
Trail Type: The Hike is an out and back hike
Skill Level: 7.5 Mi - Moderate-Side-Of-Strenuous
Season: Year-Round
Local Contacts: Harper's Ferry Park
Gear Suggestions
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Hike Pace
The goal for this hike is to maintain an average moving pace of 2~ 2.3 mph. We welcome you to please sign up for another hike if you know that this is not a comfortable pace for you.
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Directions to the Trailhead
We Meet at the Harper's Ferry Visitor Center for this Hike:
171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Park Fee:
$20.00 per vehicle or bring National Park Service Pass
Meet & Greet and Sign-In — 9:15-9:25 a.m.
The Hike is at 9:30 a.m.
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Our hikes are led by generous, dedicated, and qualified MAHG members who volunteer as leaders for Mid-Atlantic Hiking Groups volunteer leadership team. Click Here to become a part of the team!
Hikes also have a volunteer “sweeper” to help ensure that no hiker is left behind. MAHG volunteers and members are very supportive, and encouraging, with a focus on safety while enjoying excellent camaraderie and benefiting from the many health benefits of hiking and unplugging from the stress of day-to-day life. Sharing what we know and learning from each other is an important part of MAHGs core values, as is our dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and our commitment to the organization's mission.
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Tax ID: 47-5141831
Fido is Welcome on this Hike as long as he/she is a well-seasoned and conditioned trail dog because this particular trail is tough on paws!
Let’s have fun out on the trails and see you there!
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Harper's Ferry Two-State Hike! A Moderately Stren 7.5-mile hike