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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Lake Quigley, 3 sights

3.4 mi · ▲ 206 ft · 1 hr 14 min

Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Lake Quigley, 3 sights is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park near Bolivar, WV. The route passes Lake Quigley before reaching Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.7 miles in. It is mostly level, with 206 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi256 – 495 ft · steepest grade: 22%3.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.31515, -77.75774
Nearest town Bolivar, WV
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Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Lake Quigley, 3 sights

3.4 mi · ▲ 206 ft · 1 hr 14 min

Elevation 255–497 ft

Out & Back · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Trailhead: 39.31515, -77.75774

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:58 AM · sunset 7:13 PM

Transit-accessible: NPS Shuttle Bus Station stop 151 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading E.
  2. 0.1 miTurn right onto Lower Town Trail, heading SE.
  3. 1 miPass Lake Quigley.
  4. 0.7 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  5. 150 ftReach Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 100 ftTurn left onto Lower Town Trail, heading E.
  7. 1.7 miTurn left, heading SW.
  8. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/appalachian-national-scenic-viewpoint-lake-quigley-out-back-4-lakes-5-km-4410

Trail surface

71% dirt15% paved11% gravel1% rock2% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:58 AMSunset 7:13 PM

Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: NPS Shuttle Bus Station stop 151 m from the trailhead
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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