Marissa Miller

Marissa Miller

Hike to Maryland Heights

09/27/15

My husband and I live about 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry, and have a season pass because we are there so much. Maryland Heights is a great beginner course to hike. The nice thing is you can really pick and choose how you want to get to the gorgeous overlook of Harpers Ferry. There are a couple trails that lead to different Civil War sites with information at each place. I do think that the trails could be a little better marked, which can be a little confusing. But it's nice to be able to choose to do anywhere from an 8 mile course to a quick 3 mile hike. Also, there are some other trails in Harpers Ferry, like one that takes you to Jefferson Rock (keep going past the Catholic Church to get there). Jefferson Rock has a great view for photography. And if you continue on that trail, there are also some really sweet abandoned places in the woods that would be an awesome spot for photography. All in all, it's a great place to explore. We find something new every time we go there!

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