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38.81, -77.25 · rel 1623950
38.81, -77.25 · rel 1623950
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)
191,2 km from start to finish through urban area.
Virginia · 38.81°N ·
77.25°W
191,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
16
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
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?
16× monument
3× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Force Reconnaissance
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
3rd Battalion 26th Marines
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
1st Battalion 7th Marines
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Osprey Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Tank Infantry Team
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fallen Warrior
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
HMM-364
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Memorial Wall
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ripley’s Raiders
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
1st Battalion 1st Marines 1st Marine Division
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Marine Veterans Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Sgt Reckless
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pyrite Mine Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mather Gorge marker
monument ·
on the route
189,3 km
99%
Mather Gorge
monument ·
on the route
189,3 km
99%
Overlook rock, lower
viewpoint ·
on the route
189,3 km
99%
Scott's Run Falls
viewpoint ·
on the route
191,2 km
100%
Burling Defenders
monument ·
on the route
191,2 km
100%
World War I-Era Rudder
Attraction ·
on the route
191,2 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
07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) is 191.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank) takes approximately 47h 34min 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 38.6379, -77.2496.
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.