Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Where Three National Trails Meet

Easy walks or journeys of a lifetime – adventures begin here

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 21, 2016

1. Where Three National Trails Meet wayside

Inscription.
Appalachian Trail (A.T.)
National Scenic Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail from West Virginia to Maryland in just minutes by crossing the Potomac River bridge near you. The A.T. laves West Virginia here on its way from Georgia to Maine.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O)
National Historical Park
Descend the stairs on the far side of the bridge to reach the C&O Canal Towpath. Hikers and bikers travel its level towpath along the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland.

Potomac Heritage Trail
National Scenic Trail
Trek all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. The Potomac Heritage Trail, a developing network of hiking and water trails, extends from western Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake. The Harpers Ferry section of the Potomac Heritage Trail follows the C&O Canal Towpath.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 19.392′ N, 77° 43.727′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Shenandoah Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Point (a few steps from this marker); Early Travel (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Race to the Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); Capture of Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iron Horse Wins (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mule Falters (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.

Where Three National Trails Meet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 20, 2016

2. Where Three National Trails Meet

Cross over the nearby B&O Railroad trestle and footbridge.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 20, 2016

3. Where Three National Trails Meet

All three meet on this stretch of the C&O Canal towpath.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 11, 2020

4. Where Three National Trails Meet

The dotted green line below Maryland Heights.

"Worth a voyage across the Atlantic" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 21, 2016

5. "Worth a voyage across the Atlantic"

A nearby tourism guide.

Harpers Ferry - Bolivar Visitor Services image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 21, 2016

6. Harpers Ferry - Bolivar Visitor Services

Another nearby tourism guide.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.