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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail District of Columbia Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter.

Address

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Williamsport, MD 21795

Activities & Topics

Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Fly Fishing Saltwater Fishing Food Guided Tours Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Living History First Person Interpretation Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Whitewater Rafting Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building American Revolution Farming and Agriculture Forts Military Artillery Armories Battlefields Transportation Canals Tunnels Trains and Railroads Animals Forests and Woodlands River and Riparian Scenic Views Watersheds