8.9 mi from the trailheadFort Hunt Picnic Areas
Campground · VA
58.2 mi one way · 3,775 ft gain · 382 ft high point · Very hard
VA · OpenStreetMap contributors
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail runs 58.2 miles one way along Virginia's right bank, climbing 3,775 feet past numerous viewpoints and waterfalls including Scott's Run Falls and Great Falls Overlook.
3,775 ft of gain and 3,610 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · VA
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