Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · Loudoun County, VA
Loudoun Heights Loop
The quieter alternative to Maryland Heights — a loop combining the AT with blue-blazed spur trails. Views look south and east toward the Shenandoah and the town of Harpers Ferry rather than the dramatic confluence shot.
Live · updated
Today
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Primary activity: hiking
To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, portions of Maryland Heights will be closed from Feb 15 to July 31. This includes several rock outcroppings near the overlook and certain climbing walls. The Maryland Heights Trail is OPEN.
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Trail running
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Score breakdown
- · 46°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ AQI 25 — Clean air
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 7 mi round-trip
- Elevation gain
- 1350 ft
- Surface
- rocky
- Difficulty
- hard
- Typical crowds
- moderate
- Dogs
- Leash required
Trailhead
Parking
Trailhead lot .
Facilities
No bathrooms .
Coordinates
39.3175, -77.7240 — Loudoun County, VA.
Park
Part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (official site →).
Park advisories
Facilities staff are doing repair work on several buildings in Lower Town. Please follow signs for alternate entrances and heed temporary closures.