Maryland Heights Day Hike

5 miles, Level 9 rating moderately strenuous to strenuous. Suitable for intermediate to advance hikers.
The Maryland Heights Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see many aspects of Harpers Ferry NHP in one day: spectacular scenery, geology, Civil War, industrial and transportation history.

$0 basic member; $15 non-member

What to expect:
This hike features Civil War history including a museum and John Brown's Fort, a key site in an 1859 abolitionist raid. Maryland Heights, which towers 1,448 feet above the town, is the area’s most strenuous and rewarding hike. We’ll pass the remains of fortifications built by Union Forces in 1862. Oh, and there’s the very spectacular overlook with views of Maryland, Virginia, and The Point (the intersection of the Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers). The town of Harpers Ferry has many restored buildings, interesting exhibits, and is home to The Appalachian Trail Visitor Center.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

1. Register for this hike on our website at this link: WWO - Maryland Heights
2. Upon completion of registration and the waiver, trip information will be forwarded by email. If you do not see confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, immediately check your spam folder.

No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
There is limited space on this event. Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
Although this ride is FREE for Basic Members, please register!
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/Membership

If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email:
hike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org