Holiday Walk in Harpers Ferry

Holiday Hike in Harpers Ferry. This historic hike is along the Murphy Farmhouse Trail, Appalachian Trail, and the C&O Canal near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We’ll hike along these historic paths and through town for the annual Harpers Ferry holiday walk. A visit to the Appalachian Trail headquarters with views of the world’s longest trail is at the end. Learn more about hiking the trail, its history and other nearby outdoor activities. This is an easy level 5-6 mile hike.

Directions:

Take the Washington Beltway to Rte 270 or if coming from Baltimore take rte 70 west towards Frederick

From Maryland Route 270, go north to Route 70 past Frederick, MD.

Take 70 West to US 340 After the flashing light at Valley Road continue on rte 340 and go over the Potomac River Continue to the Harpers Ferry Park Entrance.

We will meet at the Harpers Ferry Visitor Visitor's Center

There is a per car parking fee, or FREE if you have a National Park Pass

IMPORTANT:

Your RSVP to this hike assumes the following Acknowledgement of Risks, Responsibility, and Release of Liability. Based on the current state of COVID-19 and safely needs, certain restrictions may be in place.

Fresco Adventures, a program of Fresco Enterprises, LLC is the sponsor of arrangements for this activity and is not responsible for any damage, loss, injury, or accident due to any act by the participants.

Note: There are elements of risk in any activity associated with the outdoors and the use of any related equipment. Although precautions are taken to provide proper organization and suitable equipment so that you have a safe and enjoyable experience, there can be no guarantee of absolute safety against injury and accident.

Acknowledgement of Risks, Responsibility and Release: I recognize the apparent risks of this activity which I and any minor children for which I am responsible, will engage in and confirm that I am mentally and physically capable of participating in the activity. I participate willingly and voluntarily, and I assume full responsibility for any personal injury. I hereby release Fresco Enterprises, LLC, its principals, agents, or volunteers from all liability and waive any claim for damage arising from any cause whatsoever.