Things To Do

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a braided network of trails between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands. The Trail corridor spans across five physiographic provinces, three states, the nation’s capital, and 20 other units of the national park system. To begin exploring the Trail corridor, click on a box below.

 
Explore the PHT corridor organized by region.
Explore the Trail Network by Region

The Potomac Heritage Trail weaves through six distinct regions between the mouth of the Potomac River to the Allegheny Highlands.

 
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Hiking

Offering short hikes and long hikes, explore the diversity of the PHT corridor.

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Bicycling

Bicycling opportunities are plentiful, from routes in the Northern Neck of Virginia and Southern Maryland to the C & O Towpath and the GAP.

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Paddling

Throughout the PHT corridor, paddling opportunities are extensive and increasing, from day trips to overnights.

Last updated: April 7, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
c/o Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
142 W. Potomac St.

Williamsport, MD 21795

Phone:

301-739-4200
This phone will reach the main line for the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

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