Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

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About Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

Stay in the heart of Civil War country, just an hour from Washington, D.C. Camp next to a trench where American soldiers faced off. Explore the site of John Brown's raid in Harpers Ferry. Visit Antietam National Battlefield and more. Hike along the Appalachian Trail amidst hardwood trees that glow with color in the fall. Here, three states meet at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers - with great tubing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. Biking enthusiasts can catch the C&O Canal trail that runs through town, 2 miles away. KOA's in-season weekends begin with pancake breakfasts and are capped by wine tastings and a ceremonial cannon firing, movies at the indoor theater or s'mores around the group fire pit. The Fun Zone includes a heated pool, wading pool, Jumping Pillow, 18-hole mini golf, indoor basketball court, game room, giant inflatables, Pile O' Sand and free Wi-Fi. Fido can romp at the Kamp K9 dog park. Pool:May 25 - Sept. 8. Max pull thru: 65 feet. Your hosts: Recreational Adventures Co.

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Hike Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

4.5

4.2 mi / 800 ft gain

Parking and trail head: Park at the Harpers Ferry Visitors Center for $10 (171 Shoreline Dr, Bolivar, WV 25425) and take the shuttle a mile and a half to lower town (free). Walk straight from the shuttle to the large bridge. Cross the bridge and take a left on the C&O Canal trail. You will shortly come across lock 33. Continue along the C&O Canal for a little less than half a mile, the...

Hike Weverton Cliffs Overlook from Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

5.0

8.2 mi / 925 ft gain

Parking and trail head: Park at the Harpers Ferry Visitors Center for $10 (171 Shoreline Dr, Bolivar, WV 25425) and take the shuttle a mile and a half to lower town (free). Walk straight from the shuttle to the large bridge. Cross the bridge to hop on the C&O canal trail. This is the point where the C&O canal and Appalachian Trails converge. Turn right after the bridge (follow signs to...

Hike Maryland Heights Trail Loop

Knoxville, Maryland

5.3 mi / 1600 ft gain

Learn Civil War history as you hike through forts and read signs about the war. Enjoy beautiful lookouts, including one with a great view of Harpers Ferry. The 5.3 mile hike is relatively easy and offers an interesting opportunity to learn history in one of the most important historical areas in the country. The views aren't so bad either.

Hike to Maryland Heights

Knoxville, Maryland

4.8

2.8 mi / 900 ft gain

Maryland Heights is at the convergence of Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia, as well as the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal Towpath are also easily accessible from the trailhead parking lot. The parking lot holds about 16 cars and is between Locks 33 and 34, or approximately mile 61 of the C & O Canal Towpath. The hike starts on the opposite side of...

Explore Potomac Wayside Park

Purcellville, Virginia

4.0

0.25 mi / 75 ft gain

This is a small park along route 340 in Purcellville, Virginia near Harper's Ferry. After you have parked, look for the park sign which will be a few feet behind you. There is a trail that will take you down to the bottom of the waterfall and eventually to the Potomac River. There is also a trail that goes down along the side of the waterfall but please be warned that it can be very slippery. I...

Hike the AT to Weverton Cliffs

Knoxville, Maryland

4.9

3 mi / 1500 ft gain

The trailhead is located right off Weverton Cliff's Road in Knoxville, Maryland. Park at a Park and Ride on the right side of the road, then walk right out of the parking lot down Weverton Cliff's Road until you see the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail. Follow that trail for 1.5 miles along steep switchbacks and rocky paths to reach Weverton Cliffs. Along those 1.5 miles you come across on...

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