Randonnée sur les lignes d'engagement de la Guerre Civile à Harpers Ferry

1-8 Hours

Visitor Center to Lower Town Moderate due to one steep section, 1.6 miles one-way, 45 minutes. This scenic trail offers an alternative to the shuttle bus to or from the Lower Town area, which is especially useful for dog-walkers. The trail starts at the tree line south of the Visitor Center, at the back of the main parking lot. Hikers travel down a steep ravine with 97 stone steps, passing by intermittent waterfalls. At the base of the ravine, the trail crosses Shoreline Drive: Be careful! Cars and buses use this road. Keep dogs and children off the pavement. The trail parallels the road, passing by healthy wetlands, where hikers may see herons, Wood Ducks, Canada geese, turtles and occasionally a beaver or muskrat. Passing the River Access parking lot, the trail merges with Shenandoah Street, bordering the Hall and Virginius islands trail systems. Hikers will see the ruins of the Shenandoah Pulp Mill and a remnant of the Shenandoah Canal. Maryland Heights Difficult (steep and rocky in places), 4.5 or 6.5 miles round trip, 3 to 4 hours. Wayside exhibits. The Maryland Heights Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see many aspects of Harpers Ferry NHP on one walk: spectacular scenery, geology, Civil War and transportation history. From the Information Center in Lower Town turn right to merge with the Appalachian Trail at the dead end of Shenandoah Street. Cross the footbridge over the Potomac River. Turn left (upstream) on the C&O Canal Towpath. The trail stays on the towpath for 0.3 miles, and then crosses a footbridge over the canal bed to Harpers Ferry Road. Be careful! Watch for traffic. Directly across the road is the Maryland Heights trailhead. The first bend on this green-blazed trail offers a nice view of the Potomac. Go straight at the first intersection to a see the 1862 Naval Battery, then return to the green-blazed trail and turn right. At the next two intersections stay straight on the red-blazed Overlook Cliff Trail. About 0.3 miles turn right for a narrow, rocky descent 0.5 miles to the cliffs overlooking Harpers Ferry. Backtrack to the first intersection with the blue-blazed Stone Fort Trail. Hike one mile uphill past Civil War artillery batteries and through boulders to the Civil War Stone Fort. The trail curves out of the Stone Fort past breastworks and descends steeply over one mile back to the green-blazed trail. Turn right and backtrack to the C&O Canal Towpath. Murphy-Chambers Farm Easy to moderate, 1-3 miles roundtrip (with side trails), 30 minutes to 2 hours. Wayside exhibits. Visitors to the Murphy-Chambers Farm hike through fields and wooded ravines to see spectacular views of the Shenandoah River and the surrounding mountains, as well as Civil War cannons, earthworks and the footprint of the John Brown Fort. The trail starts at the Visitor Center, but can also be accessed from a parking area on the farm, which allows for an easy 0.75 mile stroll to the Shenandoah River overlook. From the Visitor Center, the trail crosses Shoreline Drive, goes down to a small creek and up to the unpaved farm entrance road. Here, hikers can stay on the road or go left and follow the tree line. Both trails lead to the overlook of the Shenandoah River. Near the overlook is the 1895-1909 site of the John Brown Fort and the Niagara Movement's 1906 pilgrimage. This was also the scene of Confederate General A.P. Hill's flanking maneuver in 1862. From the overlook, hikers can follow a mulched trail that leads into the woods. This section of the trail goes to another view of the river and Civil War earthworks. The trail loops back to the farm road or turns left across a footbridge for 0.5 miles one way to a small creek. Bolivar Heights/Schoolhouse Ridge North Easy to moderate, 0.3 to 2.4 miles (with side trails), 15 minutes to 1 hour. Wayside exhibits. A short walk from the Bolivar Heights parking area provides some of the best views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, the Potomac River water gap and the Shenandoah Valley. This is the best place to survey the terrain and ponder Civil War strategy. Cannon and earthworks reflect the violent history of this site. Walking the whole Bolivar Heights trail system yields bonus views of School House Ridge to the west. The easiest walk is the 0.3 mile loop on top of Bolivar Heights. The 1.3 mile Upper Loop continues on the crest and then turns right, down a wooded trail to a lovely view of Schoolhouse Ridge. Here, hikers can continue through the field 1.1 miles on the Lower Loop or turn right and follow the tree line to another wooded trail back up to the Bolivar Heights parking area. From the Lower Loop a walk across Bakerton Road- be careful! watch for traffic-connects the Bolivar Heights trails to the Schoolhouse Ridge North Trail. Schoolhouse Ridge South Allstadt Farm Trail: Moderate, 2.5 miles roundtrip, 1½ hours. Courtney's Battery Trail: Moderate, 1.2 miles, 30-40 minutes. Wayside exhibits. Hikers see expansive views of Bolivar Heights, Maryland and Loudoun heights all along this ridgeline. The two trails start at the parking lot on Millville Road. The Allstadt Farm Trail to the left passes through fields, forest and along a stream. Hikers can start across the field, or take the farm lane straight up to the ruins of the 19th-century farmhouse and turn left to intersect the main trail. The trail eventually loops down to Flowing Springs Run, and then climbs back up to the top of the ridge. From the overlook on the far end of the ridge South Mountain fills in the gap between Maryland and Loudoun heights. The shorter, Courtney's Battery Trail to the right from the parking lot, leads to a battery of cannon and another view of the surrounding heights illustrating Confederate tactics in 1862. Loudoun Heights Difficult (steep and rocky in places), 7.5 miles round trip, 4-5 hours round trip. This challenging trail rewards hikers with a southern perspective on Harpers Ferry and the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. From the Information Center in Lower Town, hikers find the Appalachian Trail (AT) on High Street and head up the stone steps to Jefferson Rock. Continue on the white-blazed AT about one mile to the highway. Cross the hiker-friendly section of the highway bridge over the Shenandoah River to reach the base of Loudoun Heights. Continue up the AT 0.9 miles to the intersection with the orange-blazed trail. Turn left for a break from the climb and hike about 0.5 miles on the orange trail to the first overlook. At the top of the mountain turn left on the blue-blazed trail. Two more overlooks along the power line cut preview the beautiful vista waiting at the Split Rock overlook. Backtrack 1.5 miles on the blue-blazed trail to return to the AT and the descent back to Lower Town. Camp Hill - Virginius Island - Hall's Island Moderate, 2-3 miles (with side trails), 1-2 hours. Wayside exhibits. This trail follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) to Jefferson Rock, Harper Cemetery, and the former Storer College campus, with many great views of the mountains and river valleys. The hike starts at the Information Center, crosses Shenandoah Street to High Street and turns left on 62 historic stone steps on the way to Jefferson Rock. Southbound AT hikers can follow the white blazes along this cliff side all the way to Georgia. The right fork just above Jefferson Rock goes to the Harper Cemetery and Lockwood House, the birthplace of Storer College. Just past Lockwood House, along the tree line, a side trail returns to the AT. Approximately 0.25 miles to the right on the AT, a highly recommended option angles off to the left.** This trail, historically known as the Cliff Trail, allows a nice circuit back to Lower Town across the Virginius Island area. The Cliff Trail descends steeply to Shenandoah Street opposite the ruins of the pulp mill. Cross the street and follow the Virginius Island trail system back to Lower Town, about 0.5 miles to the left. **At this intersection, a blue-blazed trail to the right winds up stone steps to the former Storer College campus. Continue up another series of steps between two buildings. Turn right and follow the long brick walk to Fillmore Street and the next set of blue blazes to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center. From the AT Visitor Center, hikers have two options for returning to Lower Town. Turn right and use the sidewalk on Washington Street or backtrack one block and turn left on Fillmore Street. The quiet neighborhood here includes historic Morrell House and Brackett House on the way back to Lockwood House and the Harper Cemetery.

Frais d'entrée pour Harpers Ferry NHP. Les passes du parc peuvent être achetées à Cavalier Heights Entrance Station près du Visitor Center, Bolivar Heights, Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry Train Station et River Access Parking Lot. Les cartes de crédit ne sont acceptées qu'à l'Entrance Station. Des passes peuvent aussi être achetées en ligne. Pass véhicule - 20.00 $ par véhicule privé unique (exclut les visites de groupes et les vans de 7+ passagers - voir la page Group Fees and Reservations pour plus d'informations). Pass moto - 15.00 $. Pass individuel - 10.00 $ par personne arrivant à pied ou à vélo. Harpers Ferry Annual Pass - 35.00 $ - valable pour une année à partir du mois d'achat pour Harpers Ferry NHP uniquement. Donne droit au titulaire du pass et aux passagers dans un seul véhicule privé (hors groupes) ou à la famille immédiate s'ils entrent par d'autres moyens. Non transférable. Peut être acheté à Cavalier Heights Entrance Station près du Visitor Center.

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Informations générales : Harpers Ferry est un parc composé de bâtiments historiques, de champs de bataille de la Guerre Civile, de sentiers de randonnée et bien plus encore. Dans ce parc complexe, il y en a pour tout le monde afin de se connecter et d'en profiter. Veuillez noter qu'en raison de l'unicité du parc — son cadre historique — certains lieux peuvent être plus difficiles d'accès que d'autres. Cette page vous donne un aperçu des équipements et des caractéristiques du parc afin que vous puissiez mieux préparer votre visite à Harpers Ferry. Mobilité physique et accessibilité : Centre d'accueil (situé au 171 Shoreline Drive). Stationnement : il y a des places de stationnement accessibles dans le complexe du Visitor Center. Entrée : les portes du Visitor Center ne s'ouvrent qu'à la main. Toilettes : les portes extérieures du bâtiment des toilettes s'ouvrent manuellement. Fauteuils roulants : le parc dispose de deux fauteuils roulants disponibles sur demande. Navette : les navettes du parc sont équipées pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les bus s'abaissent et disposent d'une rampe pour aider celles et ceux qui ne peuvent pas utiliser les escaliers. Toilettes du Lower Town : des toilettes accessibles se trouvent dans le bâtiment Bookshop sur Shenandoah Street. Des toilettes se trouvent également au deuxième étage du John Brown Museum. Expositions et Musées : la plupart des expositions et musées du Lower Town disposent d'entrées accessibles. Ces entrées ne sont pas toujours visibles depuis le trottoir. Une carte d'entrée accessible de Lower Town est disponible au Visitor Center ou à l'Information Center. Trottoirs et sentiers : les trottoirs du Lower Town sont faits de divers matériaux dont briques, ardoise et pavage. Les sentiers de Lower Town sont principalement des chemins en terre compactée. Le trajet entre le John Brown Fort et The Point est en gravier. Navettes : les navettes du parc sont équipées pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les bus s'abaissent et disposent d'une rampe pour aider celles et ceux qui ne peuvent pas utiliser les escaliers. Programmes et visites : les programmes guidés par un ranger varient selon le sujet et les arrêts. N'hésitez pas à contacter le parc à l'avance pour vous renseigner sur les itinéraires et l'accessibilité des programmes. Accessibilité pour les sourds / perte auditive : Expositions et Musées : les présentations vidéo dans les musées du parc sont sous-titrées. Des copies imprimées des transcriptions vidéo sont disponibles sur demande. Programmes et visites : le parc dispose d'appareils d'écoute assistée qui peuvent être empruntés par les visiteurs sur demande. Présentations en ligne : toutes les vidéos sur le site Web du parc sont sous-titrées. Toutes les présentations audio sur le site Web du parc sont accompagnées de fichiers de transcription téléchargeables. Accessibilité pour les aveugles / malvoyants : Braille : la brochure du parc est disponible en braille. Elle est disponible au Visitor Center. Expositions et Musées : certaines expositions, musées et panneaux extérieurs présentent des éléments tactiles et des descriptions audio. Animaux d'assistance : les animaux d'assistance sont autorisés dans les parcs nationaux. Pour une définition d'un animal d'assistance, consultez www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm. Pour plus d'informations concernant la visite de Harpers Ferry avec un animal, veuillez consulter notre page Pets.

Oui — Many visitors to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park wish to enjoy the company of their pets as they experience the beautiful scenery and historic landscape. In order to preserve this cherished resource and keep the park clean and safe for all visitors, please observe the following guidelines when bringing pets into the park. Leash your pet. Pets must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times while visiting any area of the park. This prevents encounters between pets and wildlife, protects pets from hazards, and prevents unwanted interaction between pets and other visitors. Retractable leashes should be kept at a maximum length of six feet. Plan your day. Pets are not permitted on the park shuttle buses or in park buildings. Pets also may not be left unattended while their owners explore the park. When planning your visit, please determine what activities you plan to enjoy before deciding to bring your pet. Adequate water, shade, and supervision are all important considerations for your pet, especially in the hot summer months. Information on areas closed to pets is available at the park Visitor Center on the day of your visit. (Exception: Service animals are permitted on park shuttles and in buildings while functioning in their work capacity.) Dispose of pet waste. All pet waste must be removed from the park. If you are visiting with your pet, please remember to bring plastic bags or a scoop and determine how you will transport waste from the park. Pet waste may not be left on the ground or disposed of in park trash receptacles. Practice good behavior. Harpers Ferry is a popular destination. Visiting pets should be accustomed to crowds and capable of good behavior in the presence of other pets and wildlife. Unreasonable amounts of noise and harassment of wildlife are not permitted in the park. Digging, clawing, and other destruction of natural and historical resources are also strictly prohibited. Report loose pets. If your pet escapes its leash and becomes lost in the park, please notify park staff immediately. Never abandon a pet, wanted or unwanted, in the park. For additional information, please contact the park Information Center at 304-535-6029.

Non — Reservations For teachers bringing student groups to Harpers Ferry, please visit the Education Reservations page to find reservation forms and the fee waiver checklist. For others groups visiting the park, please visit the Group Fees and Reservations page to find the reservation form and more information about group fees.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park