What is there to do at Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail?

Popular activities include Biking, Camping, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Paddling, Wildlife Watching.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (34 min), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (37 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (38 min), Manassas National Battlefield Park (41 min), Great Falls Park (42 min), Glen Echo Park (45 min).

NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way.

Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Dean / NPS

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About Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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View of Lower Town Harpers Ferry as seen from Maryland Heights

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National Historical Park · Maryland

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

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National Battlefield · Maryland

Monocacy National Battlefield

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National Battlefield Park · Virginia

Manassas National Battlefield Park

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Driving times from Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Always open

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

THINGS TO DO

Activities

BikingCampingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramPaddlingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail?: Popular activities include Biking, Camping, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Paddling, Wildlife Watching.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (34 min), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (37 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (38 min), Manassas National Battlefield Park (41 min), Great Falls Park (42 min), Glen Echo Park (45 min).