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In my my experience, having lived in Harpers Ferry for 10 years, the two week maximum parking at the NPS lot is a firm practice. It is a convenient location and the safest place to deter potential...

I would second the use of the MARC train into DC and return in the evening. The Teahorse Hostel http://www.teahorsehostel.com/ would be my choice for lodging in Harpers Ferry. The hostel owner,...

Please note, if traveling via MARC, the service does not operate on weekends and most holidays. The last eastbound train to DC is at 6:50 AM. One way fare is $11

I travel on Amtrak from the Harpers Ferry train station often and the ticketing process is very simple. With the introduction of eticketing it is a breeze. Make your reservation online from the...

I did a day hike this past Sunday from Foxville Road to I-70. Water was available at the Cowall Shelter, Pogo Campsite, Annapolis Rocks, and Pine Knob Shelter. The piped spring at Annapolis Rocks...

I am currently out of town but will be back in Harpers Ferry on Saturday via Amtrak hopefully arriving on time at 5:16 PM. If you need any local assistance after our return please call me (I will PM...

Was there on 5/7/2012. One described the shelter in the trail register as a "magnificant mouseless Maryland mansion". In addition to the amenities listed in previous posts it has bear cables to...

Recently stayed at Raven Rock Shelter. Try to stay there. It was accurately described in the shelter register as a "magnificant mouseless Maryland mansion". Four tent pads, three picnic tables,...

Stayed at the shelter the afternoon of 5/8 waiting out a storm. Shelter was in good shape and stayed dry during a good storm. No flat level sites around the shelter to pitch tents but as other...

As the previous poster said, Amtrak has only one train a day leaving DC to Harpers Ferry. It leaves at 4:05 PM and scheduled to arrive in Harpers Ferry at 5:16 PM. If you are depending on this...

I plan to do this section next week and will let you know on water sources and other pertinent info. To the OP, I would start the hike at Pen Mar and finish at Harpers Ferry. This section has good...

I live about a 1/4 mile from the Shenandoah River Access Parking lot. When I get to this location by foot from my house the parking lot has a Information Board welcoming patrons to the Harpers Ferry...

You mention that your group hike is later this month. Are you aware that National Park entrance fees are waived during the period April 21-29? See this thread...

It has been a number of years since I did a hike of your said itinerary. There was/is a parking lot holding about 20 or so cars specifically for hiking use at Gathland. At the time, there was no...

If you fly into Dulles, take the Washington Flyer coach bus to its one and only stop at the West Falls Church Metro stop. Their website is http://www.washfly.com/flyer_bus_schedule.htm
Take the...

I hiked the entire length of the Chattooga River Trail (CRT) from Ellicott Rock to US 76. It was back in the 1990's so I certainly can not talk from recent experience. The hike was perhaps my...

It has been about six years since my last visit there but the majority of the campsites (15 or so) are spaced enough apart that you will have some sort of privacy. I believe the higher numbered...

I have been a resident of Bolivar for the past ten years and not a fan of the downtown Harpers Ferry restaurants. Locals like me favor the Bolivar restaurant scene. IMHO, the 1.5 mile trek up from...

Sounds good. Thanks.

I will be doing a northbound SNP section hike in late April starting around the Loft Mountain Wayside. What is the nearest location to park a vehicle there? The Wayside will be closed (opens 4/22)...

You can buy a ticket on board for Amtrak travel BUT you need to call Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL) prior to travel and get a reservation number and boarding code number. Provide this information to the...

For extended parking in Harpers Ferry most will use the National Park Service Visitor parking lot at the Cavalier Heights Entrance Station off US Highway 340. There is a one time park fee of $6....

Shenandoah National Park lower Central area to Rockfish Gap after Labor Day. Hope to catch some thrus hiking south but might be too early?

I would also recommend Bluff Mountain Outfitters as well for a shuttle. My wife and I used them for a Max Patch Road>Hot Springs shuttle back in 2000 and were very satisfied with their service. We...

The train station in Harpers Ferry is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service (NPS). Ownership of the station and parking lot was transferred by the Maryland Transit Authority to the NPS...