2 mi+200 ftloop
Two-State Hike Through History
Harpers Ferry, WV
A history-rich A.T. loop through Harpers Ferry that crosses the Potomac between West Virginia and Maryland.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL · WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia
A place to meet the trail
At Harpers Ferry, the A.T. passes through a town whose history cannot be reduced to a resupply stop. Nearby, the ATC headquarters has become a place for hikers to record a moment in their journeys.
WVRidges and valleys
- 01Harpers Ferry
- 02ATC Visitor Center
- 03Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
EXPLORE ON THE MAP
Start with a real walk, then explore around it.
Appalachian TrailTap a waypoint for details
NPS / ATC trail · U.S. Census statesDetailed official map ↗
West Virginia selected. Map focused on the state.
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ATC 14 STATE CHALLENGE
A real walk to start with.
PLAN A REAL STOP
Useful places in West Virginia
Start with things that change a walk: where you can access the trail, sleep, camp, or stop for a view. These come from the official NPS / ATC facilities dataset; check current notices before relying on them.
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KNOW THE STATE
What changes here.
Three landmarks to know
Harpers Ferry · ATC Visitor Center · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Something to notice
What would you put in a photograph of your own walk: the view, a companion, or something ordinary you want to remember?
Hikers have been photographed at the ATC visitor center since the 1970s. Harpers Ferry is often called the trail’s psychological halfway point, not its measured midpoint.
Planning note
Check the current footbridge notice before planning a connection into Maryland. A town chapter is not confirmation that every crossing is open.