Scenic Civil War Historic Park with sections of hilly dirt trails, historic streets, and flat riverside trail. Partial shade
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Maryland Heights
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Loudoun Heights Trails
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Challenging Appalachian Trail hike with sections of hilly dirt trails leading to a scenic overlook of Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and Harpers Ferry
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Blue Ridge Center
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The Blue Ridge Center is about 5 miles from Harpers Ferry. Take 340 to Harpers Ferry Road. Across from Nell Boone Park, our 894 acres are home to deep woods, streams, a working farm, wildflower meadows, historic farmsteads, apiaries, and wildlife.
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Bolivar/Harpers Ferry Historic Walk
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Walk through the Civil War towns of Bolivar and Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Experience life as it existed at the time of the Civil War.
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Morgan Grove Park
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Just South-West of Shepherdstown, Morgan Grove Park is immediately off 480. With over 20-acres of shade trees, meadows, playgrounds, and spring-fed streams, this popular park serves as an idyllic site for community gatherings and events.
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Yankauer Nature Preserve
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Over 2 miles of trails can be found at the Yankauer Preserve, co-owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy and Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Trails meander through a variety of forest habitats where you may encounter white-tailed deer, wild turkey, box turtles, gorgeous spring wildflowers and a view of the Potomac River from a high bluff.
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Shepherdstown Historic Loop
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Shepherdstown is the oldest incorporated city in the state of West Virginia and the town has been well-preserved and protected – a true blend of amazing history and modern wonders! Many of the buildings in the town were built before the Revolutionary War.
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Sam Michaels Park
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This 130 acre park is located at the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Center near Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, and Shepherdstown. To get the park take 230 to Melvin Road and then onto Steeple Chase. The sparse acreage lends well to community events and offers the perfect place to host weddings, wedding receptions, and reunions and other family events.
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For Love of Children
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The Outdoor Education Center provides children the opportunity for hands on learning through a variety of activities. The 350 wooded acres in West Virginia is a 30 minute drive from Charles Town. Take Route 9 to Mission Road (cross river) and follow until you see our sign on the left – approximately 6 miles.
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Craftworks
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This trail network follows Bullskin Run and meanders through meadow habitat, with views of Cool Spring Marsh and sightings of blue heron, hawks, and water fowl. CraftWorks is an 81-acre preserve five miles southwest of Charles Town on County Route 13.
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