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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
LOCATION:  Northwest Maryland
HIKE STARTS:  Potomac River
HIKE ENDS:  High Rocks
TOTAL DISTANCE:  38.1 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Multi-Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  AT Conference

HIGHLIGHTS:  The Appalachian Trail crosses the Potomac River on a 600 foot long bridge and enters Maryland on the C&O Canal towpath. The C&O Canal began operations in the early 1930's and it was used to by horses to pull barges up the river and transport goods from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Harpers Ferry (which was at the edge of the frontier at the time).  Weverton Cliffs sit above the C&O towpath and has excellent views down to the Potomac River. A plaque is set in stone on the cliffs for Congressman Goodloe E. Bryan who lived from 1928-1978 and was a great supporter of the A.T.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  July 9-12, 1994
bulletclick to view a trip summary:  July 9-12, 1994
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  July 9-12, 1994* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bullet click for more information on the Appalachian Trail*
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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