Washington, District of Columbia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Washington
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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Weverton Cliffs Overlook from Harpers Ferry
5.08.71 mi / 1178 ft gainParking 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 ...Read more -
Lusby, Maryland
Hike the Red Trail, Calvert Cliffs SP
5.03.6 miStarting in the parking lot you will follow the Red Trail for 1.3 miles until you reach the cliffs that give this park its name. The trail to the cliffs is both easy to follow and gorgeous at every turn. This is a fairly flat trail and is perfect for all skill levels as well as dog-friendly. Once...Read more
