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Maryland Heights and Stone Fort Loop
Hiking Trail
Hard
6.45 mi
1,645 ft
Tour Civil War history and reach a spectacular overlook of Harper's Ferry.
Maryland Heights above Harper's Ferry is an extremely popular sightseeing hike as it affords spectacular views of the town below and the Potomac River stretching away into the distance. You'll also enjoy a large dose of Civil War history along this hike.
Harper's Ferry is also one of the most famous stops along the Appalachian trail, and you're likely to spot a number of thru-hikers in town. That said, the hike to Maryland Heights actually isn't on the AT alignment, making for a unique and entertaining hike. The heights themselves are located low on the mountainside, with the shortest route to reach them measuring only about 4.5 miles round-trip.
However, the route shown here climbs higher on the mountainside to visit an old stone fort near the mountain's summit.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Maryland Heights above Harper's Ferry is an extremely popular sightseeing hike as it affords spectacular views of the town below and the Potomac River stretching away into the distance. You'll also enjoy a large dose of Civil War history along this hike.
Harper's Ferry is also one of the most famous stops along the Appalachian trail, and you're likely to spot a number of thru-hikers in town. That said, the hike to Maryland Heights actually isn't on the AT alignment, making for a unique and entertaining hike. The heights themselves are located low on the mountainside, with the shortest route to reach them measuring only about 4.5 miles round-trip.
However, the route shown here climbs higher on the mountainside to visit an old stone fort near the mountain's summit.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| End to end | 3.49 mi | 1,142 ft | 1.9% |
| Climb up with Naval Gun divert | 1.70 mi | 1,083 ft | 12.0% |
| Fort loop | 2.34 mi | 696 ft | 1.8% |
| You are going to be just fine! | 0.11 mi | 138 ft | 22.3% |
| Sandyhook Rd Climb | 0.38 mi | 312 ft | 15.6% |
| Lookout to bottom - Maryland heights trail | 1.16 mi | -584 ft | -5.5% |