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On the Trail Again, AT, Northern
Virginia |
The Roller Coaster, AT, Northern
Virginia |
You
can cover four states in less than fifty miles.
by starting in Northern Virginia. However, you almost
immediately are greeted by the “Roller Coaster”,
a series of ups and downs.
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View from Bears Den Hostel, AT,Northern
Virginia |
View from Bear Dens Hostel, AT,Northern
Virginia |
The first night stop is the Bear
Den’s Hostel. You can get a hot shower, stay
inside or camp on the lawn. |
Which Way to Go, AT,Northern
Virginia |
Agreement on Which Way to Go,AT,Northern
Virginia |
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Rock Formation, AT,Northern Virginia
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Rhododendron in Bloom, AT,Northern
Virginia |
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Harpers Ferry, AT, West Virginia
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Bridge to Harpers Ferry, AT,
West Virginia |
A
couple of days later, you find yourself at Harpers
Ferry, West Virginia. Harpers Ferry is the psychological
halfway point of the trail. |
Shenandoah River, AT, West Virginia
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ATC Hiker Pictures, AT, West
Virginia |
You get your picture taken at the
ATC headquarters just a couple of blocks from the
trail. You can catch up on how far ahead are the
other hikers that passed you on the trail. |
ATC Hiker Pictures, AT, West
Virginia |
Hiker Picture at ATC, AT, West
Virginia |
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Ready to Move Again, AT, West
Virginia |
Jefferson's Rock, AT, West Virginia
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Potomac River, AT, West Virginia
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Potomac River from Weaverton
Cliffs, AT, Maryland |
You cross over the Potomac River
into Maryland. |
Railroad and Highway from Weaverton
Cliffs, AT, Maryland |
Train and Autos from Weaverton
Cliffs, AT, Maryland |
After a easy hike along the C&O
Canal, you head up the Weaverton Cliffs. |
Goodloe Byron Memorial, AT, Maryland
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War Correspondents Monument,
AT, Maryland |
A plaque honors Goodloe Byron, the
later Congressman and a strong supporter of the
trail. |
Dutchman's Britches, AT, Maryland
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Dahlgren Backpacker's Camping,
AT, Maryland |
Hot showers await you at Dahlgren
Backpacker’s Campground. |
Old South Mountain Inn, AT, Maryland
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Mayapple, AT, Maryland
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A quarter mile away, the Old South
Mountain Inn, offers fancy meals, but you can come
as you are (preferably after a shower at Dahlgren’s. |
Washington Memorial, AT, Maryland
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I-70, AT, Maryland
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The Washington Monument is the first
monument dedicated to the first president. (1827) |
I-70 Overpass, AT, Maryland
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Sign in the Sand, AT, Maryland
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Soon after, you cross over I-70
on an overpass. |
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
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Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
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Black Rock Cliffs offers westward
views over Maryland. |
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
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Flowers, AT, Maryland
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Geranium, AT, Maryland
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Jack in the Pulpit, AT, Maryland
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False Soloman's Seal, AT, Maryland
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Hiking, AT, Maryland
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Snake, AT, Maryland
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Turtle, AT, Maryland
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Mason Dixon Line, AT, Maryland
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The Mason Dixon Line marks the boundary
between Maryland and Pennsylvania. |
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Copyright 2004 Kenneth Pugh
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