The PHT is a diverse network of locally-managed trails and routes in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, spanning a corridor between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands. Access to trailheads is possible through a variety of transportation modes. The Trail corridor has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic United States with four distinct seasons. Please refer to our Weather page for more information. Some facilities within the Trail corridor charge a fee and some require reservations. Please refer to our Fees & Passes page for more information. Entrance Fees:Entrance Passes:
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Last updated: November 6, 2017