JCSmot

I am planning a trip to Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg in October. How long should I plan at each place? We aren't experienced hikers, but will want to get out and see the trail.

23 June 2017|

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We spent one day in Harper's Ferry last year. The morning and early afternoon was for hiking and the afternoon was for seeing the historical sites. My brother did not think that was enough time to see the sites, but it was... More

worldtravlr2014

hi we are driving to take a short hike and see the town where did you start that you ended up in the town? we;d like to do that Did you start at the vistors center? thanks

25 May 2016|

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I don't live to far from Harpers Ferry so I either drive or ride my bike to the town. If you are riding you can park at the Brunswick, MD train station, about 7 miles away and ride north to Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry... More

john m

question can I hike the Appalachian trail in the smokey mountain national park in a week. any information would be helpful.

2 July 2015|

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Yes. But you might need a permit. contact the smokey mountian application websites.

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Ellen D

Broadway, Virginia

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great Visit

Wonderful place to visit. Lots of things to see and do. Nice hikes and we saw a train going through while we were there. Food is good.

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podrozniczka60

New Jersey

20832319

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful national trail.

We walked many sections of Appalachian Trail in several states and majority of areas -if not all - are truly beautiful. In Harpers Ferry the Appalachian trail visits the town and for the long distance hikers it is a customary stop for rest, supplies and...More

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Bob19512014

Clearwater, Florida

1138263

Views of the River

Wife and I have been on 10 different parts of this famous trail. Each section is different and unique, as is this section with great views of the Shenandoah River.

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traveler_dac

Alexandria, Virginia

Reviewed 7 August 2017

Challenging, but great hiking

You have a couple of options for hiking, including simply hiking the 1.6 miles from the park entrance to the town. From there the town is quite quaint and has a nice variety of stores. The hiking starts across a bridge the overlooks the water...More

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Amanda M

Clear Fork, West Virginia, United States

234

Reviewed 4 July 2017

Very nice visit

It's a really interesting place to go into, and you meet all kinds of people from pretty much all over. If you are planning on hiking the Appalachian trail, or even parts of it, you should stop by here.

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Jannette i

113

Reviewed 22 June 2017

Historic Downtown

Historic Downtown -Great place to visit. Town is clean and people are friendly. Just watch out- there is little to no parking. There is also a few pay parking areas that are not marked well and you have to watch you don't get a 50...More

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MstqMI

Manistique

711174

Reviewed 2 June 2017

Now we can brag about hiking the Appalachian Trail!!

My husband & I were visiting Harper's Ferry and while walking about, we did some walking on the Appalachian Trail. Not much but hey, now we can say we hiked it, right! The whole area is very beautiful.

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HappycuriousWanderer

Haymarket, Virginia

11251

Reviewed 25 May 2017

Interesting History and Great Hiking

This area has special meaning for me as it marks the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail - As someone who grew up in Vancouver, Washington where the Lewis and Clark trail ends at Fort Vancouver. It is interesting to see the history of...More

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RunningEsme

Troy, Ohio

5510

Reviewed 5 March 2017

Best thing to do in Harper's Ferry

Definitely the top thing you should be doing in Harper's Ferry if you are able. From Harper's Ferry, you are able to be in 3 different states in a matter of miles. We crossed the bridge and were on the Maryland trail. We hiked past...More

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Gary B

Chambersburg, United States

415

Reviewed 20 February 2017

Concentrated Goodness

The Appalachian Trail at Harper's Ferry is a unique, concentrated blend of scenic and cultural goodness. In a short distance you can enjoy the natural history of the Potomac River as you cross the pedestrian bridge and the view from Jefferson Rock. In addition the...More

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