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OSM map layer · LineString
38.99, -77.26 · rel 1623950
38.99, -77.26 · rel 1623950
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)
63,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.99°N ·
77.26°W
63,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
10
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
10× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× viewpoint
7× monument
1× Attraction
1× ruins
1× summit
Scott's Run Falls
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mather Gorge marker
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Burling Defenders
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mather Gorge
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook rock, lower
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stubblefield Falls Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook rock, high
viewpoint ·
37 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Falls Overlook 3
viewpoint ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Falls Overlook 2
viewpoint ·
60 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Falls Overlook 1
viewpoint ·
73 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Falls Overlook
viewpoint ·
204 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook 2
viewpoint ·
271 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The River of Blood
monument ·
291 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Overlook 1
viewpoint ·
385 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Edwards Landing Lights
Attraction ·
409 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Mouth of Pimmit Run
monument ·
on the route
42,0 km
66%
Chain Bridge
monument ·
120 m off route
42,0 km
66%
Jefferson Garcia-Yanez
monument ·
489 m off route
43,9 km
69%
Bay-Eva Castle
ruins ·
207 m off route
63,6 km
100%
Mackeys Hill
summit ·
353 m off route
63,6 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 (right bank) is 63.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) takes approximately 15h 49min to complete.
No, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) starts near coordinates 38.9677, -77.1804.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) is maintained and managed by National Park Service.