Top Adventures in Knoxville
Hike the AT to Weverton Cliffs
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 Appalac...
3 miles
1500 ft gain
Explore Potomac Wayside Park
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 even...
0.25 miles
75 ft gain
Hike to Maryland Heights
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 lo...
2.8 miles
900 ft gain
Hike Maryland Heights Trail Loop
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 histo...
5.3 miles
1600 ft gain
Hike Weverton Cliffs Overlook from Harpers Ferry
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 h...
8.2 miles
925 ft gain
Hike Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry
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 ...
4.2 miles
800 ft gain
Point of Rocks/ Potomac River Overlook
Park at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parking lot. Walk to the US 15 and cross the road. Trail is not marked, though its faint traces can be detected as you continue on. GPS is recommended. Enjoy the overlook and when you're ready to go back, retr...
0.2 miles
95 ft gain
Hike the Historical Phillips Farm in Waterford
This leisurely hike starts at the Old Mill at Waterford in Waterford, Virginia. You can find parking along the side of the road right near the mill. As you walk down and past the mill you'll see a fence and the beginning of the trail. This is a s...
1 miles
10 ft gain
Walk the Ballenger Creek Park Trail
There's a huge parking lot available near the trailhead for this easy loop. Great for all ages, and dog friendly. Keep an eye out for wildlife and wildflowers. Trail is accessible from March-October.Photos: Van Corey
1 miles
60 ft gain
Hike along the C&O Canal: Whites Ferry to Edwards Ferry
Park in the lot on Whites Ferry road and hop on the Chesapeake Ohio towpath. This is an out-and-back so you can make it as short as you want or up to 10 miles. Great for familes and dog friendly!Photos: Wally Gobetz, David Baron,
10 miles
165 ft gain
Hike to Annapolis Rock and Black Rock Cliff
Hike along the Appalachian Trail as it passes through South Mountain State Park, taking you to a number of very scenic lookout spots.From the parking area, take the connector trail a short distance until you see blue blazes on the left – these wil...
8 miles
840 ft gain
Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Park on Sugarloaf Mountain Drive (as indicated on the map below) to access the trail. It is open from March-November and is dog friendly.
6.05 miles
1509 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Sharpsburg, Maryland
Rohrbach Group Campground
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Sabillasville, Maryland
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground
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Thurmont, Maryland
Camp Round Meadow
Overview Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room. The facility accommodates a maximum of 120 people. Origin... -
Thurmont, Maryland
Camp Misty Mount
Overview Camp Misty Mount brings together small groups, families and individuals for rustic mountain cabin camping in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland. The historic stone and wood cabins were bui...
