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Split Rock via Loudoun Heights Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Hiking the Split Rock via Loudoun Heights Trail offers a rewarding adventure through Harpers Ferry's natural beauty. The trail is strenuous, but hikers are rewarded with stunning views from Split Rock, where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers converge, and you can gaze across to Maryland Heights. With steep ascents and rugged terrain, it's a challenge best suited for prepared hikers, but the sweeping vistas and the quiet beauty of the surrounding forest make it a memorable trek. #Hiking #River #Forest #Nature #Rock

  • Distance: 6.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,716 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,066 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,716 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 256 ft
  • Moving time: 3 h 1 m
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.8 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 18 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,716 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,066 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,716 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 256 ft
  • Moving time: 3 h 1 m
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.8 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 18 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

About this trail

Name: Split Rock via Loudoun Heights Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: River Access Parking, River Access Trail, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, 25410, United States (39.32169 -77.74332)

End: River Access Parking, River Access Trail, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, 25410, United States (39.32168 -77.74333)

Coordinates: 39.31320 -77.74395 39.32182 -77.72054

Topography: Jefferson County topographic map, elevation, terrain

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔭Stargazing Telescopes - Perfect for camping in low-light pollution areas shown on maps
🧯Portable Fire Pit - Compact fire pit for camping spots
Backpacking Tents - Weight-optimized shelters for multi-day topographic surveys
📦Dry Bags Set - Waterproof storage for electronics and clothes
🎒Waterproof Dry Bags - Keep your electronics and maps dry inside your pack

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