Washington Heritage Trail


Washington Heritage Trail

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic BywaysAddress:c/o Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau
37 Washington Ct
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Phone:866-435-5698
Web: www.washingtonheritagetrail.org Description:Byway traverses a landscape rich in historic, natural and scenic resources, from forest covered mountains and valley farmland to historic towns and remains of bygone industries. Near the byway visitors will find Harper's Ferry National Historical Park, 21National Register Historic Districts, and 126 National Register HistoricSites, many of which are associated with George Washington's family. A number of live history programs, including artillery demonstrations and battle reenactments, are carried out throughout the year.
Legth: 137 miles. Start/Endpoint: From the community of Pawpaw, byway runs north to Berkeley Springs along SR 9, where it become a loop route. The north loop follows SR 9, then several county roads and SR 480 southeast to Shepherdstown, then south on CR 230 and US 340 to Charlestown. The south loop runs southwest from Berkeley Springs on County Road 9/10until it joins with US 522, then follows several county roads to Charlestown and US 340. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2000).

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