Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Stretching 184.5 miles from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown in the heart of Washington D.C. to the scenic mountains of Cumberland. Maryland, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is the “backyard” of many communities.
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Eastern Panhandle Recreational Trail

Partially completed 65 mile paved path across Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties, connecting Harpers Ferry to Hancock via Ranson/Charles Town, Kearneysville, Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs. Connections to Shenandoah River, Shepherdstown, C & O Canal Trail, Appalachian Trail, Tuscarora Trail.
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The Appalachian Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail stretching from Maine to Georgia. Highlights some of the most beautiful parks and towns along the East Coast of the US. Conceived in 1921 and completed in 1937, private citizens built the trail. From Maine’s Mount Katahdin and Georgia’s Springer Mountain, this footpath traverses through 14 states of the eastern United States.
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Antietam North Trail

Antietam National Battlefield features a variety of hiking and walking trails of varied length. Trail guides are available for download and offer a historical overview of battlefield locations. In addition to trail guides, Antietam NB offers podcasts for the Cornfield, Union Advance and Final Attack Trails. For more information visit the Antietam NB website or stop by the park’s Visitor Center.
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Antietam South Trail

Established by Act of Congress on August 30, 1890, this Civil War site marks the end of General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North in September 1862. The battle claimed more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day, September 17,1862, and led to Lincoln’s issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Murphy – Chambers Farms Trails

Scenic Civil War Historic Park with hilly dirt and grass trails; one of the best overlooks in the area. Family friendly easy hike with great views.
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Bolivar Heights – School House Ridge North Trails

Scenic Civil War Historic Park with hilly dirt and grass trails; partial shade
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Visitor Center to Lower Town Trail

Scenic Civil War Historic Park with sections of hilly dirt trails, historic streets, and flat riverside trail. Partial shade
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School House Ridge South Trails

Newly restored Scenic Civil War Historic Park with hilly dirt and grass trails; find solitude in the scenic and shady trails.
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Camp Hill – Virginius Island – Halls Island trails

Scenic Civil War Historic Park with sections of hilly dirt trails, historic streets, and flat riverside trail. Partial shade
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