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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail DC,MD,PA,VA

Lat, Long: 39.15060133, -77.52301085

Designation: National Scenic Trail

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!

Weather:

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.

Directions:

The administrative office for the NPS Potomac Heritage NST is located at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park headquarters.

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Address/Contact:

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Williamsport, US, 21795

Phone: 202-653-5190

Email: choh_superintendent@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A man, woman and child stand overlooking a valley of mountains and trees on a sunny summer day.In a wooded setting, a biker is riding along the unpaved C&O Canal Towpath, parallel to the canal.A bicycle sits on a bright summer day overlooking the rolling mountains in the distance.Signage stating "Enter Trail Here" sits before a trail head in a wooded fall setting with bare treesTwo rows of over-turned kayaks sit on the beach with trees and water in the distance on a cloudy dayA wetland with wildlife at Piscataway ParkA red kayak floating on the river.Across the tidal basic overlooks the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.A biker riding through an illuminated tunnel in a wooded setting.