Maryland Heights Challenge Saunter

Name: Maryland Heights Challenge Saunter
Start: 2024-10-19T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Harper's Ferry National Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Harper's Ferry National Park | Harpers Ferry, WV

We will begin this challenging hike (toughest one of the year by far) is meant to simulate a tough hiking day on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. We will begin from the Harpers Ferry National Park Parking Area just off 340. We will then saunter down into the town's historic district. Then we'll follow the Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal Towpath for short distances. Then we will reach the Maryland Heights Trailhead, and continue 4.5 miles with 990 feet of elevation change (!) We will take in the views, and Civil War sites and then return down the heights. Round trip distance roughly 10 miles. Garb Optional. Bring water and trail snacks. Good hiking shoes or boots a must. Forward and Upward!