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Amazing views of Harpers Ferry! A moderately strenuous hike with some elevation gain but definitely worth the effort.
Even pretty in the winter! Also got to see a train go over the bridge and through the tunnel witch was nice. Some steep climbs time to time on the way up but worth it!
Currently (5/18/2022) only one way up to the overlook from the Shenandoah River side of the Appalachian (white) Trail. Didn't see any orange blazes. Just follow the blue at the first intersection.
There are two smaller overlooks to the left as you are heading up that are not marked. They are worth a visit.
Slightly less strenuous than Maryland Heights trail, but still pretty steep at some parts. There are flatter moments as well.
There are two smaller overlooks to the left as you are heading up that are not marked. They are worth a visit.
Slightly less strenuous than Maryland Heights trail, but still pretty steep at some parts. There are flatter moments as well.
Amazing views! Moderate hike with steep incline most of the way up.
Please keep your DOGS ON LEASH. (Visitor center was closed 6/14, had to park outside)
Yesterday after long trek, I was sitting on a rock at the overlook & i felt a something next to my ear. It was large dog without a leash. The dog was walking around with owners just relaxing. This is not OK even in non-COVID times, wonder a startled child/person loose balance and fall from 100s of feet up.
The views from the overlook is worth the ~10 mile trek (round trip).
Yesterday after long trek, I was sitting on a rock at the overlook & i felt a something next to my ear. It was large dog without a leash. The dog was walking around with owners just relaxing. This is not OK even in non-COVID times, wonder a startled child/person loose balance and fall from 100s of feet up.
The views from the overlook is worth the ~10 mile trek (round trip).
Beatiful views at overlook. I parked at public parking and walked over bridge. Paid 15 bucks put in envolope. The first few miles are the toughest in the trail. Lots of uphill climb. It's about 8 miles if parked at lot. It's pretty well marked except at a crucial point where you need to turn left at orange trail. You used to be able to stay on Appalachian trail (white) and make it a loop. So turn left at orange trail which leads to blue trail to overlooks and split rocks. The overlooks are easy to miss so lookout for them. The split rocks at the end of Loudoun Heights trail are the best of the overlooks but the others are worthwhile. Might have to go slightly off trail to get best view. It was colder and windier so bring extra layers if hike in winter.
Great hike with a great payoff. Make sure to follow the ORANGE markers at the first split in the trail (about the halfway point). Also there's a challenging climb, compared to the rest of the hike, near the 3/4 mark right by the power lines. A steep 20-30 yd section. Nothing that will require your hands to stabilize, but enough to get the heart rate going and legs burning. Closest parking is right off of William Wilson Fwy next to the Halls Island marker in Google Maps. Make your way back up to the bridge to see the trail head marker.
