Harpers Ferry Roller-Coaster Hike

Vigorous Hike from Harpers Ferry: AT Roller-Coaster &

Maryland Heights

Saturday, October 17 starting 8:30AM

We’ll hike up the steep roller-coaster part of the Appalachian Trail, up to the Old Fort, overlooking a nice strategic view of the Potomac River, then back down & around to the Maryland Heights with a photogenic view of Harper’s Ferry, set between the rivers, near Peregrine Falcon nests

https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/nature/peregrine-falcons.htm

Snack/lunch/photos from there, then back down.

This is a challenging hike. We’ll take water breaks as needed, but you should be prepared for the challenge. We’ll aim for a 2.4+ mph pace. Since there is a steady ascent, with over 1500 ft. el. gain, you should be able to do at least 3.2 mph on level ground. Bring enough water! Wear good hiking shoes or boots!

Parking may be limited, but the Visitor Center at 171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Fy, WV usually has spaces, with a shuttle bus to the town. It’s $20 or a National Park

Pass. We’ll meet at the shuttle bus stop in the town.

https://guidetoharpersferry.com/harpers-ferry-parking-guide/

has more details on parking at Harpers Fy.

Please allow for 15 minutes for the shuttle ride into town from the Visitor’s Center, in order to meet us at the town stop no later than 8:30AM. In case of rain, confirmed by the forecastr 2 days before the hike, we’ll re-schedule for October 24.

Lunch in town is possible after the hike.

GENERAL INFO/FINE PRINT

• Hiking involves inherent risks and requires that participants be in proper physical condition. When you RSVP "yes" to this event, that RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mD_vRF62MaCBUyVsx_qzi72hCpaZsqr_/view