Directions

St. Marys in southern Maryland

Photo Credit: NPS/Guell

Getting to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

The Trail network consists of many segments and includes portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With numerous trailheads dispersed throughout various regions, accessing the Trail by many types of transportation is possible.

Directions to trailheads and other facilities associated with segments of the Potomac Heritage NST network can be found on our Managing Parters page.

 

Traveling by Car

The majority of access to the Trail is by private automobile. More detailed information on access points, trailheads, and kayak launch sites for each section of the Potomac Heritage NST network can be found on our Managing Partners page.

Public Transportation

Much of the Potomac Heritage NST network includes urban and suburban areas served by public transportation. Additional information about public transportation can be found below or on our Managing Partners page.

• Amtrak
• MARC and VRC
• Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
• Union Station

Nearby Airports
The Trail network is served by four major airports:

• Baltimore-Washington
• Reagan National
• Washington Dulles
• Pittsburgh