Weverton Cliffs via Appalachian Trail
Weverton Cliffs Trailhead
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Distance
1.9 miles
Elevation Gain
866 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Scenic
River
Forest
Easy Parking
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Added by Kristen May
Weverton Cliffs is a short but challenging hike along the Appalachian Trail through Maryland to a beautiful cliffside overlook of the Potomac River.
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 one of the many camping areas of the AT. Follow the same path you went up back to your car, making this a 3 mile out-and-back trail.
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Lexi Thomas
11/3/2024
Amazing Views
Easy To Park
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Jarad Carter
12/18/2023
Nice quick hike to a great view.
Good parking at the park and ride lot. Trail is easy to find, very well maintained. We hiked up to the cliffs in the ...
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John Clairmont
6/18/2020
Unique trip
I was hiking the AT southbound through here and decided to stop and enjoy the view. What a spectacular sight! We saw people tubing ...
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Phil Risher
1/27/2019
Fun hike
Really fun hike, clean trail, and great view
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Josh & Michele
7/9/2018
Hiked this way back in 2010.
You have to hike this trail in Spring when the Bluebells are in bloom. They are stunning!
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Chelsea Affholter
4/22/2018
Beautiful hike
Beautiful view. The entrance to the hike is a little tricky to find (there are no signs to the entrance). Was a nice and ...
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Sami Myers
1/24/2017
Amazing Views
As someone who hikes little to never I found this hike just challenging enough but very doable for unfit people like myself. Very quick ...
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Constance
10/3/2016
A tiny AT gem
I loved this hike since it was good for my level as a beginner, challenging but short. I followed the 'hidden staircase' directions listed ...
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Eric B
8/2/2016
Short but worth it
Park in the parking lot on the right side of the road, and you can access the AT behind the trees and head north ...
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Sana A
6/1/2016
Hidden Staircase
Beautiful view, definitely worth the hike up! Make sure you follow the Appalachian trail north and eventually you'll see the sign for the cliff. ...
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