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The park is run by the National Park Service and is located a couple of miles NW of Washington DC on the banks of the Potomac

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is locatedat the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland, 65 miles northwest of Washington, DC, and 20 milessouthwest of Frederick, MD, via U.S. Route 340.

25 miles west of Washington D.C. just off Interstate 66, exit 47
Manassas Battlefield in 1861 through 1862
Manassas NBP Today with Self-guided Driving Tour

In 1973, the National Park Service constructed the Mount Vernon Trail along thePotomac River, paralleling the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Discover ruins of old Civil War forts and campsites andsavor the spectacular views. From The Point in Lower Town (where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet) to the Overlook Cliffs is 4.2 miles (about 3 hours) round-trip. From The Point to the Stone Fort is 6 miles (about 4 hours) round-trip. The Combined Trail is marked with green blazes; the Overlook Cliff Trail is marked with red blazes; the Stone Fort Trail is markedwith blue blazes.

An extensive system of trails and paths covers Rock Creek Park and outlying areas such as Glover-ArchboldPark. For the physical fitness enthusiasts, a 1.5 mile (2.4 kilometer) exercise course begins near Calvert Street and Connecticut Avenue. For the horse rider, 13 miles (21 kilometers) of wide, dirt and gravel bridle trails crisscross the northern section of the park.