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Maryland Heights Loop route map
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Maryland Heights Loop

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

5.0 mi

Distance

1,818 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 30m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Maryland Heights Loop is a loop trail in West Virginia. It is 5 miles long and gains 1,818 feet. It is in or next to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Narrow, rocky descent to the cliffs

Elevation Profile

Min:91 ft
Max:449 ft
Gain:554 ft
Loss:554 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 91 ft and 449 ft across 5.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.91 ft210 ft330 ft449 ft0.0 mi1.2 mi2.5 mi3.7 mi5.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi99 ft
High point1.9 mi449 ft
End5.0 mi99 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Harpers Ferry, WV · in or next to town

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Goodloe Byron Memorial FootbridgeC&O Canal towpath1862 Naval BatteryOverlook CliffStone Fort

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