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Harpers Ferry: Loudoun Heights via the AT
Hop a train for a weekend on Blue Ridge trails near the headquarters of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | West Virginia (WV) |
| Distance: | 3.08 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Mapped by Jeff Chow
TO TRAILHEAD: From Union Station in Washington, DC, take the Amtrak Capitol Limited to Harpers Ferry station (120 Potomac St.). Note: Limited train service; arrives at night (hotel reservations recommended). amtrak.com
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LHT01
| Distance: 2.88 mi | Points: 552 |
Loudoun Heights via AT (Track 1)
LHT02
| Distance: 0.21 mi | Points: 21 |
Loudoun Heights via AT (Track 2)
Points of Interest
LHT001
Location: 39.324551, -77.731331From Harpers Ferry Amtrak station, walk SE on Potomac St. In 300 yds., R onto Shenandoah St. to connect with AT
LHT002
Location: 39.322929, -77.730370Turn R @ 4-way onto High St., then quick L up steep stone steps. Head W; brown AT posts mark route through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
LHT003
Location: 39.322922, -77.733467Pass Jefferson Rock on L (massive, tilted shale slab perched on smaller slab); green hills roll down to the confluence of Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers; continue W
LHT004
Location: 39.322929, -77.740334Turn R @ 3-way; follow blue blazes .2 mi.
LHT005
Location: 39.325550, -77.740646ATC visitor center. Browse AT book collection and thumb through old photos of AT hikers. Retrace steps to WPT 4; turn R
LHT006
Location: 39.321819, -77.744469Turn L @ T onto US 340; cross Shenandoah St., then Shenandoah River on bridge
LHT007
Location: 39.319149, -77.740799Cross to R side of highway, then climb stairs that lead up cliff and AT tread
LHT008
Location: 39.314880, -77.740631Walk across Chestnut Hill Rd. and head SW
LHT009
Location: 39.313599, -77.737503Bear R (S) @ Y with orange-blazed trail; continue ascent of Blue Ridge
LHT010
Location: 39.310749, -77.736977Turn R @ T with Loudoun Heights Trail; head SW along ridge crest (also the WV?VA state line)
LHT011
Location: 39.304729, -77.740677Ridgeline views into Harpers Ferry and lush river valley; retrace steps
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