Appalachian Trail - Keys Gap To The Potomac River - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Appalachian Trail - Keys Gap To The Potomac River |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | West Virginia |
| Nearby Town: | Harpers Ferry |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Keys Gap is on Route 9 about six miles west of Hillsboro, VA and 7.4 miles east of Charles Town, WV. The AT crosses the highway on Route 9 on the WV side of the state line. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 6.30 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | WV 9 (Keys Gap) |
| Hike Ends: | Potomac River |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Potomac Appalachian Trail Club 118 Park Street, SE Vienna Virginia 22180-4609 703-242-0693 |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | In Harpers Ferry, the Appalachian Trail passes the ATC headquarters and continues along the river. There is a Harpers Ferry National Historical Park located here with interpretive exhibits that tell the detailed history of the area, including the destructive floods which have ravaged the community since the 1700's. The Trail leaves the State of West Virginia via a footbridge over the Potomac River just past the historical park and joins briefly with the C&O Canal Towpath in the State of Maryland. |
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