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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) has 22 miles of hiking trails. This web page provides the information needed to plan your perfect hike. The Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge staircase is currently CLOSED to allow for a new and improved staircase. Consider alternate trails or take the special park shuttle to access the C&O Canal, Maryland Heights Trail, Appalachian NST, and the Potomac Heritage NST. Find out about the project here.
Several units of the national park system intersect here:
You can purchase regional hiking guides from the non-profit Harpers Ferry Park Association Bookshop and through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).
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Last updated: September 22, 2025