Best Hiking Trails in the Northern Virginia D.C. Area

Hiking Trails in Northern Virgina and Washington D.CWith so many trails in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., where to go hiking can be so overwhelming. Where does one new to the area start? Don't worry, I have some recommendations where history and nature will take your breath away before the exertion of the hike will.1. Harper's Ferry - Jefferson County in
West Virginia Now even though I do have hiking suggestions that are actually in Northern Virginia, I really recommend you travel to West Virgina to Harper's Ferry. This little town is so historical and just takes you back in time. You will find the original B&O train station there and still in use to this day as Amtrak. Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers meet in this town with remnants of the first bridge remaining. This is where Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland meet. You can hike trails or battlefields. You will discovery history on John Brown's Raid. Then engine room that they were forced to take refuge at that became the armory house is still standing. The Appalachian Trails Conservancy headquarters is located in this town also. In fact, Harper's Ferry is one of the few towns that the Appalachian Trails actually passes through. You will see St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church that was built in 1833 and the only church in Harper's Ferry that didn't get destroyed. It sets on top of the town with many stairs leading to it. The streets are very picturesque and they have designated parking to keep the streets looking more historical. The town's people are very friendly. I highly recommend that anyone visit this place at least once in their life. They won't regret it.2. Manassas National Battlefield Bull Run in VirginiaBest Hiking Trails in the Northern Virginia D.C. Area

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