Hiking

Short hikes & multi-day backpacking trips: Explore the diversity of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor on foot

Hiking opportunities are extensive throughout the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network and one of the best ways to experience the beauty, history and culture of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor. Just as early Americans saw the corridor as a passage between the Chesapeake Bay and lands beyond the Alleghenies, we use some of the same routes today as pathways to discovery.

If you are planning a hiking trip along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, please use the resources below for specific trailhead, fee, and route information.

Visit our Exploring the Potomac Heritage Trail by Region page for additional activities along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

 

 

 

Other Things To Do...

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  THINGS TO DO

  Biking

  Bicycling throughout the PHT corridor provides an exceptional experience of various kinds of landscapes and communities.

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  THINGS TO DO

  Explore the Trail Network by Region

  Whether you hike or bike the Potomac, there is something for everyone.

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  Family Friendly Activities

  Activities along the PHT network

  Discover family-friendly activities offered along the PHT network and opportunities to earn Junior Ranger badges and Passport Stamps.