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39.56, -78.16 · rel 18343170
39.56, -78.16 · rel 18343170
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)
201,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Virginia · 39.56°N ·
78.16°W
201,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 19 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
8× monument
3× cave
3× viewpoint
3× summit
Steam Pump
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
National Road Monument
monument ·
344 m off route
112,8 km
56%
Thomas Cresap
monument ·
335 m off route
132,9 km
66%
Masonry Overfall
ruins ·
on the route
201,4 km
100%
Killiansburg Cave
cave ·
on the route
201,4 km
100%
Dargan Quarry
cave ·
27 m off route
201,4 km
100%
March 17 1936 High Water Mark
monument ·
47 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Maryland Heights Overlook
viewpoint ·
103 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Ferry Hill
summit ·
127 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Rumsey Monument
monument ·
222 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Great Allegheny Passage Mile 0
monument ·
270 m off route
201,4 km
100%
John Brown Monument
monument ·
310 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Heyward Shepherd Monument
monument ·
330 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Roundtop Hill
summit ·
355 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Split Rock
viewpoint ·
366 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Huckleberry Hill
summit ·
404 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Whitting's Neck Cave
cave ·
431 m off route
201,4 km
100%
Prospect Overlook
viewpoint ·
449 m off route
201,4 km
100%
B'er Chayim Congregation
monument ·
489 m off route
201,4 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is 201.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) takes approximately 50h 6min 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 39.6466, -78.7636.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.