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Appalachian Trail: Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry, WV

Burkittsville Maryland Hikes

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Appalachian Trail: Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry, WV - Burkittsville Maryland Hikes

The 9.8-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail leading from Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is one of the most popular and rewarding AT day hikes in this region, with good reason. It features a secluded forest ridgetop, an exhilarating vista pitching straight down into the Potomac River, and the historic Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath. Crossing the Potomac from Maryland into West Virginia, the hiker passes from the Northern states into the Southern, from the Union into the Confederacy, from one culture and climate into another. Hike the trail from north to south and the walking is fairly easy with minimal climbing. Natural history features: South Mountain; Weverton Cliffs; Potomac River. Social history features: George Alfred Townsend's Gathland Estate; Crampton Gap Civil War battlefield; Glenn R. Caveney plaque; C&O Canal; Goodloe Byron plaque and footbridge; Harpers Ferry.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Burkittsville
Length: 10.2 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation: 900 feet
Top Elevation: 1,100 feet
Local Contacts: Appalachian Mountain Club, 617-523-0636
Local Maps: PATC MD #6
Topo Map: Appalachian Trail: Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry, WV Topographic Map
Guide Book: Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

JenniferJr Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/19/2009
0 Props
Put in at Brownsville Gap last year, but liked the access from Gapland Stat…
ScoutmasterT957 Rating:
Date of Trip: 2/28/2009
+1 Props
We as a boy scout troop took the northbound trip. There was great view fro…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Mostly cloudy this morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

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    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

  4. Sunday Night
    Cloudy. Rain likely...mainly after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

About This Trail Guide

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States
Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States

by Glen Scherer & Don Hopey (Stackpole Books)

This AT guide is part of a 5-book series covering all the segments of the Appalachian Trail. This vo…

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