Loundoun Heights Trail - Last Fall Color

Here are the last bit of fall color seen from the Appalachian Trail visitor center in Happars Ferry to Loudoun Heights.

About Maryland Heights Trail

This trail is about 7 to 10 miles in length.  The hiking was graded as difficulty.  Hiking shores or hiking boots is highly recommended.  None of the section of the trail is paved.  Some parties are wider than others, like from the trail head to the overlooking point.  The trail from starting point the over looking cliff is stone laid over dirt.   I would say 2/3 of the trails are angled 30 to 45 degree.  ¾ parts of the trails are narrow.  As in any other national park, there are no food or toilet facilities, so bring your own food and water.  The Overlook Cliff is  where you can see there the two branches of Potomac River joining and the whole lower town of Happers Ferry and it is a good place for your lunch break.  Prepare to have 5 to 7 hours for hiking the whole trail.

Happars Ferry in a Autumn Day

Harpers Ferry - Autumn day on Maryland Heights trail

River of Russia