Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, c/o Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Williamsport, MD
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
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!
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Always open
- Monday
- All Day
- Tuesday
- All Day
- Wednesday
- All Day
- Thursday
- All Day
- Friday
- All Day
- Saturday
- All Day
- Sunday
- All Day
The Trail is open year-round, weather permitting. Our partners who manage specific sections of the trails may have seasonal openings and closings. Please refer to our Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information.
Directions
The administrative office for the NPS Potomac Heritage NST is located at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park headquarters.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
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.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service
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