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Length (round trip)6.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Typical time4 hr 30 min
TrailheadHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
Parking171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Please visit the park's website for more detailed directions .
SurfaceRocky
Best seasonHarpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park museums and contact stations are open from 9am to 5pm year...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityGeneral Information Harpers Ferry is a park consisting of historic buildings, Civil War battlefields, hiking trails, and much more. Within this complex park there is something for everyone to connect with and enjoy. Please be aware that due to the uniqueness of the park - its historic setting - some locations may be more difficult to access than others. This page offers you a glance at the park's amenities and features so that you may better prepare for your visit to Harpers Ferry...
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🏛️ Historic site

Surrounding the Shenandoah Valley Did you know the park has over 20 miles of hiking trails? The trails vary from easy, riverside strolls to four-mile hikes across Civil War battlefields to eight-mile adventures on the tops of mountains. During the Confederacy's first invasion of the North, on September 15, 1862, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson surrounded and captured the 12,700-man Union garrison stationed here. When the Federals returned to Harpers Ferry after the Battle of Antietam, they began transforming the surrounding heights into fortified encampments to protect both the town and the railroad. In 1864, Union Gen. Philip H. Sheridan used Harpers Ferry as his base of operations against Confederate troops in the Shenandoah Valley. Learn more about the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry or thepark's various trails .

Tips
Reservations For teachers bringing student groups to Harpers Ferry, please visit the Education Reservations page to find reservation forms and the fee waiver checklist. For others groups visiting the park, please visit the Group Fees and Reservations page to find the reservation form and more information about group fees. Entrance Fees for Harpers Ferry NHP Park passes may be purchased at the Cavalier Heights Entrance Station near the park's Visitor Center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station, and River Access Parking Lot.Credit cards are accepted only at the Entrance Station. Passes may also be purchased online . Vehicle Pass - $20.00 per single, private vehicle (excludes group tours and 7+ passenger vans - visit the Group Fees and Reservations page for more information). Motorcycle Pass - $15.00 Individual Pass - $10.00 per person arriving on foot or bicycle Harpers Ferry Annual Pass - $35.00 - valid for one year from month of purchase for Harpers Ferry NHP only. Admits pass-holder and passengers in a single, private vehicle (excluding groups) or immediate family if entering by other means. Nontransferable. Can be purchased at the Cavalier Heights Entrance Station near the Visitor Center. Park museums and contact stations are open from 9am to 5pm year-round. Park passes may be purchased at the fee collection entrance station daily. Park shuttle bus hours begin at 9am daily, though the end time for buses varies by season. Standard Hours Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Park Trails Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Standard Hours Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset Monday: Sunrise - Sunset Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset Friday: Sunrise - Sunset Sa...
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