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On the Trail Again, AT, Northern Virginia
On the Trail Again, AT, Northern Virginia
The Roller Coaster, 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 Bears Den Hostel, AT,Northern Virginia
View from Bear Dens 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
Which Way to Go, AT,Northern Virginia
Agreement on Which Way to Go,AT,Northern Virginia
Agreement on Which Way to Go,AT,Northern Virginia
Rock Formation, AT,Northern Virginia
Rock Formation, AT,Northern Virginia
Rhododendron in Bloom, AT,Northern Virginia
Rhododendron in Bloom, AT,Northern Virginia
Harpers Ferry, AT, West Virginia
Harpers Ferry, AT, West Virginia
Bridge to Harpers Ferry, AT, West Virginia
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
Shenandoah River, AT, West Virginia
ATC Hiker Pictures, AT, West Virginia
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
ATC Hiker Pictures, AT, West Virginia
Hiker Picture at ATC, AT, West Virginia
Hiker Picture at ATC, AT, West Virginia
Ready to Move Again, AT, West Virginia
Ready to Move Again, AT, West Virginia
Jefferson's Rock, AT, West Virginia
Jefferson's Rock, AT, West Virginia
Potomac River, AT, West Virginia
Potomac River, AT, West Virginia
Potomac River from Weaverton Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Potomac River from Weaverton Cliffs, AT, Maryland
You cross over the Potomac River into Maryland.
Railroad and Highway from Weaverton Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Railroad and Highway from Weaverton Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Train and Autos 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
Goodloe Byron Memorial, AT, Maryland
War Correspondents Monument, AT, Maryland
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
Dutchman's Britches, AT, Maryland
Dahlgren Backpacker's Camping, AT, Maryland
Dahlgren Backpacker's Camping, AT, Maryland
Hot showers await you at Dahlgren Backpacker’s Campground.
Old South Mountain Inn, AT, Maryland
Old South Mountain Inn, AT, Maryland
Mayapple, AT, Maryland
Mayapple, AT, Maryland
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
Washington Memorial, AT, Maryland
I-70, AT, Maryland
I-70, AT, Maryland
The Washington Monument is the first monument dedicated to the first president. (1827)
I-70 Overpass, AT, Maryland
I-70 Overpass, AT, Maryland
Sign in the Sand, AT, Maryland
Sign in the Sand, AT, Maryland
Soon after, you cross over I-70 on an overpass.
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Black Rock Cliffs offers westward views over Maryland.
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland
Flowers, AT, Maryland
Flowers, AT, Maryland
Geranium, AT, Maryland
Geranium, AT, Maryland
Jack in the Pulpit, AT, Maryland
Jack in the Pulpit, AT, Maryland
False Soloman's Seal, AT, Maryland
False Soloman's Seal, AT, Maryland
Hiking, AT, Maryland
Hiking, AT, Maryland
Snake, AT, Maryland
Snake, AT, Maryland
Turtle, AT, Maryland
Turtle, AT, Maryland
Mason Dixon Line, AT, Maryland
Mason Dixon Line, AT, Maryland
 
The Mason Dixon Line marks the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania.


Copyright 2004 Kenneth Pugh

 

Links:

Appalachian Trail Conference

Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA)

Washington Monument

Mason-Dixon Line


 

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