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39.13, -77.41 · rel 18343170
39.13, -77.41 · rel 18343170
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)
27,7 km from start to finish through urban area.
Maryland · 39.13°N ·
77.41°W
27,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
5× viewpoint
1× ruins
Hollywood on the Potomac
monument ·
133 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Georgetown University World War II Memorial
monument ·
172 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook 1
viewpoint ·
346 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook 2
viewpoint ·
422 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bay-Eva Castle
ruins ·
469 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stubblefield Falls Overlook
viewpoint ·
476 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Split Rock
viewpoint ·
366 m off route
24,3 km
88%
Maryland Heights Overlook
viewpoint ·
131 m off route
27,7 km
100%
John Brown Monument
monument ·
322 m off route
27,7 km
100%
Heyward Shepherd Monument
monument ·
341 m off route
27,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is 27.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) takes approximately 6h 53min to complete.
No, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) starts near coordinates 39.3292, -77.6814.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.