Exploring the Potomac Heritage Trail by Region

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a braided network of trails between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands. The Trail corridor spans across five physiographic provinces, three states, the nation’s capital, and 20 other units of the national park system. To begin exploring the Trail corridor, click on a region below!

 

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  Southwestern Pennsylvania

  Explore Southwestern Pennsylvania

  Explore the Southwestern Pennsylvania region of the Potomac Heritage Trail.

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  The C&O Canal

  Explore the C&O Canal

  Explore the C&O Canal NHP as it follows the Potomac River from Cumberland, MD to Washington D.C.

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  Northern Virginia

  Explore Northern Virginia

  Explore the Potomac Heritage Trail through the Northern Virginia region.

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  Washington D.C.

  Explore the Washington D.C. Region

  Explore the Washington D.C. Region of the Potomac Heritage Trail network.

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  Southern Maryland

  Explore Southern Maryland

  Explore the Potomac River corridor in Southern Maryland

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  Northern Neck of Virginia

  Explore the Northern Neck of Virginia

  Explore the Northern Neck of Virginia at the mouth of the Potomac River.