Appalachian Trail - Northern Virginia - West Virginia

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. .
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
Rock Formation, AT,Northern Virginia	Rhododendron in Bloom, AT,Northern Virginia
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	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
Ready to Move Again, AT, West Virginia	Jefferson's Rock, AT, West Virginia
Potomac River, AT, West Virginia	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	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	Dahlgren Backpacker's Camping, AT, Maryland	Hot showers await you at Dahlgren Backpacker’s Campground.
Old South Mountain Inn, 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	I-70, AT, Maryland	The Washington Monument is the first monument dedicated to the first president. (1827)
I-70 Overpass, 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 offers westward views over Maryland.
Black Rock Cliffs, AT, Maryland	Flowers, AT, Maryland
Geranium, AT, Maryland	Jack in the Pulpit, AT, Maryland
False Soloman's Seal, AT, Maryland	Hiking, AT, Maryland
Snake, AT, Maryland	Turtle, AT, Maryland
Mason Dixon Line, AT, Maryland		The Mason Dixon Line marks the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania.

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