Are dogs allowed on Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock?

No, Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock?

Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock is rated difficult. It is 6.0 miles long with 2,405 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock suitable for kids?

Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

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Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock route map

DifficultOut and Back

West Virginia

Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

6.0 mi

Distance

2,405 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 44m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

Users report that there are no signs however there are downed trees. This high ground was occupied by Confederate general John George Walker during the Battle of Harpers Ferry, September 12-September 15, 1862. Loudoun Heights was also the site of a night attack made on January 10, 1864, by Col. John S. Mosby's Rangers against Major Henry A. Cole's 1st Potomac Home Brigade Maryland Volunteer Cavalry. Mosby's attack failed and ended a long run of engagements between Mosby's Rangers and Cole's Cavalry. The Battle of Loudoun Heights was a small cavalry skirmish during the American Civil War between John Mosby's Rangers and Major Henry A. Cole's 1st Potomac Home Brigade Maryland Cavalry on January 9, 1864, in Loudoun County, Virginia. Cole's Cavalry successfully defended a night raid against their camp on Loudoun Heights. The fight was one of the first engagements in which Union forces held their own against Mosby's vaunted partisans.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:80 ft

Max:331 ft

733 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.