Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia
🟢 🔴 hikes
Free entry
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Topics
No entrance fee.
Hours
The Trail is open year-round, weather permitting. Our partners who manage specific sections of the trails may have seasonal openings and closings. Please refer to our Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information.
Conditions
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Things to do
Explore the Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker Trail
Multi-Park Loop
Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest Park
Skiing and Snowshoeing the C&O Canal Towpath
Explore the Trails at Meadowood
Skiing and Snowshoeing the Great Allegheny Passage
Bicycle Confluence to Big Savage Mountain
Bicycle the Great Allegheny Passage
Visitor centers
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Williamsport Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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