Jefferson Rock – John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Jefferson Rock – John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Jefferson Rock – John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

01:37

5.45km

170m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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2.25 km

Jefferson Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

A rock formation near the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers visited by Thomas Jefferson in 1783 and mentioned in his "Notes on the State of Virginia." The supportive …

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2.48 km

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Survived the Civil War battles nearby untouched. It’s a “Miracle”.

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2.68 km

Philip Frankel & Co. (NPS Lower Town Information Center)

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic building is now used by the National Park Service for their operations. You can find visitor information here, though the building is not always staffed. The official visitor …

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2.76 km

John Brown's Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally constructed as a fire engine garage and guard house, John Brown's Fort is the building abolitionist John Brown and his followers occupied during their raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.

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2.88 km

Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway (Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

This railroad bridge that spans over the Potomac River in Harpers Ferry is quite the spectacle.

A walk across the bridge grants you quick access between the C&O Canal Trail and Harpers Ferry town.

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