Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)
Washington County, MD
Point-to-point trail in Washington County, MD. Hiking.
- Distance
- 202.9 mi (326.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,894 ft (882 m)
- Est. Time
- 66 hr 45 min
- High point
- 2,346 ft (715 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Drinking water: Lock 5 Drinking Water 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Hut: Lockhouse 6 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Hut: Lockhouse 10 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 10 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 11 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Waterfall 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 18 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 19 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 20 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Visitor center 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 21: Swains Lock 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Hut: Pennyfield Lockhouse 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Trailhead 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Trailhead 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from start
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Questions about Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)
How long is Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is 202.9 mi (326.6 km) long. Most people take about 66 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,894 ft (882 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,346 ft (715 m).
How hard is Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
Drinking water on the way at 1 mi (1.7 km), 4.8 mi (7.7 km), 7.6 mi (12.2 km), 10.3 mi (16.7 km). Toilets: 12.7 mi (20.4 km), 22 mi (35.4 km), 26.9 mi (43.3 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) shaded?
Mostly shaded (95% under trees).
What can you do on Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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