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!

Laurel Highlands
Explore the Laurel Highlands

Explore the Laurel Highlands region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Great Allegheny Passage
Explore the Great Allegheny Passage

Explore the Great Allegheny Passage region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Eastern Continental Divide
Explore the Eastern Continental Divide

Explore the Eastern Continental Divide region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Explore the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Explore the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Washington D.C.
Explore the Washington D.C. Region

Explore the Washington D.C. region of the Potomac Heritage Trail National Scenic Trail.
Northern Virginia
Explore Northern Virginia

Explore the Northern Virginia region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Northern Neck of Virginia
Explore the Northern Neck of Virginia

Explore the Northern Neck of Virginia region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Southern Maryland
Explore Southern Maryland

Explore the Southern Maryland region of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.