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Maryland Heights Loop
Trail Running Route
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 and trail run 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 route.
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 run 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.
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Written by Greg Heil
Maryland Heights above Harper's Ferry is an extremely popular sightseeing hike and trail run 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 route.
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 run 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
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Maryland | 0.13 mi | -16 ft | -2.6% |
| AT to Maryland Heights | 0.41 mi | 7 ft | 0.2% |
| Half Mile Up Maryland Heights | 0.49 mi | 308 ft | 11.9% |
| MD Heights Climb to Fort | 1.91 mi | 1,204 ft | 11.8% |
| What does your soul look like? | 0.48 mi | 528 ft | 20.5% |
| HURT_Stone Fort ridge line section | 1.13 mi | -469 ft | -7.8% |
| last section of ridgeline | 0.17 mi | -194 ft | -20.4% |
| Sandyhook Rd Climb | 0.38 mi | 358 ft | 17.6% |
| MD Heights Trail Lookout to Base | 1.35 mi | -699 ft | -5.3% |
| MD Heights Lookout to Trailhead (Alt) | 1.36 mi | -696 ft | -5.3% |
| Climb from Lookout | 0.39 mi | 299 ft | 14.4% |
| Stone Fort Trail to MD heights trail head | 0.96 mi | -656 ft | -12.9% |
| Footbridge to Lockhouse 33 | 0.38 mi | -7 ft | -0.2% |
| AT Bridge South | 0.12 mi | 20 ft | 2.9% |