Are you hiking NOBO (northbound↑) or SOBO↓ ?

Here are some things to consider:

• Start/Finish (for this section)

  • • North End: Shenandoah St, Harper's Ferry West Virginia

    • South End: 3000 Remount Rd US522, Front Royal, Virginia

• Stay(s) 

  • • North End:  Quality Inn is 0.2 mi away, Cross Trails Hostel is 2.5 mi away, and other lodging is in Harpers Ferry. 

    • South End: Mountain Home B&B is 0.1 away, Stumble Inn is 6 mi, and Front Royal (4 mi) has plenty of lodging.

• Appalachian Trail Hiker Shelters, Road Crossings, and Shuttle Drivers

  • • Here is a list of shelters, road crossings, and shuttle drivers.

• Parking

  • • North End: It's not recommended to park in Lower Town Harpers Ferry. (Even if you have the $20 pass for Harper's Ferry NP, there are rarely spaces available). Parking is plentiful at Harper's Ferry Nat Park Parking, but it costs $20.

    • South End: There is a small, free, off-the-road gravel lot for 6-8 cars.

• Terrain

  • • The elevation changes and terrain are easier than other Appalachian Trail sections.