Tomorrow is Family Hiking Day, and there are guided hikes being offered in communities all along the A.T.

Check out the list of family-friendly offerings here.

Harpers Ferry is having a special offering -- a wonderful, easy hike through a scenic and historic area known as "The Murphy Farm" will start at 9:45 am. It's a hike that any member of the family can enjoy.

The A.T. is visible on the ridgeline above the farm, and about 1 1/2 miles away.


Here are more details:

Activity Title: Chambers-Murphy Farm Through Time: Civil War to Present

Hosting Organization: Harpers Ferry-Bolivar A.T. Community

Closest Town: Bolivar, WV (Adjacent to Harpers Ferry)

Difficulty and Length: Easy, 1.5 miles

Description: Join us for a walk through time in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park beginning at Murphy’s Farm. Murphy’s Farm is rich in history and cultural significance with starring roles in John Brown’s raid, the Confederate advance under General “Stonewall”
Jackson and the early days of the NAACP. Come along with us and live the rich history of this beautiful place.

Nearby Metro Areas: Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD

Meeting Location and Time: Murphy’s Farm - 123 Murphy Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 - 9:45 AM

Directions: Take US 340 to Harpers Ferry. Follow signs to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. After turning at the stoplight toward the entrance, immediate turn right onto Campground Road. Go about 0.3 mile. At the stopsign (KOA is straight ahead), turn left onto Murphy Road and follow to the parking area.

Fee: None (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park fee waived for Public Lands Day)

Contact: Sarah Shafer - 618.791.3225 - [email protected]