Knoxville

The trailhead is located right off Weverton Cliff's Road in Knoxville, Maryland. Park at a Park and Ride on the right side of the road, then walk right out of the parking lot down Weverton Cliff's Road until you see the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail. Follow that trail for 1.5 miles along steep switchbacks and rocky paths to reach Weverton Cliffs. Along those 1.5 miles you come across on...

Weverton Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Maryland.

Appalachian Trail: Weverton Cliffs to Pine Knob Shelter is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Knoxville, Maryland.

Appalachian Trail: Weverton Heights to Ed Garvey Shelter is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Maryland.

This is a small park along route 340 in Purcellville, Virginia near Harper's Ferry. After you have parked, look for the park sign which will be a few feet behind you. There is a trail that will take you down to the bottom of the waterfall and eventually to the Potomac River. There is also a trail that goes down along the side of the waterfall but please be warned that it can be very slippery. I...

Appalachian Trail: Weverton to Gathland State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Maryland Heights is at the convergence of Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia, as well as the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal Towpath are also easily accessible from the trailhead parking lot. The parking lot holds about 16 cars and is between Locks 33 and 34, or approximately mile 61 of the C & O Canal Towpath. The hike starts on the opposite side of...

Learn Civil War history as you hike through forts and read signs about the war.  Enjoy beautiful lookouts, including one with a great view of Harpers Ferry.  The 5.3 mile hike is relatively easy and offers an interesting opportunity to learn history in one of the most important historical areas in the country.  The views aren't so bad either.

Maryland Heights Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.