Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, Harpers Ferry national park is a true treasure. This 
magnificent national park is renowned for its natural beauty, and it has long been known as a hiker’s paradise. Not only does the park offer many miles of trails – ranging from easy beginner trails to challenging hikes designed for seasoned adventurers – but it also serves as an access point to the world famous Appalachian Trail. Once on the trail hikers are free to head north to Maine or south to Georgia if the mood strikes, or just enjoy a short hike on a particularly picturesque part of the trail.
Whether you plan to enjoy a day hike, an overnight trek or go all the way to the end of the Appalachian Trail, Harpers Ferry national park is a great place to start your journey. Located at the confluence of two rivers – the Shenandoah and the Potomac – Harpers Ferry is rich in history and tradition – and even richer in natural beauty.
Visitors to the Harpers Ferry national park may want to begin their adventure in the town itself. First time visitors will surely be charmed by the tree lined streets, ever-changing museum exhibits and rich history.
After exploring the town those visitors can enjoy a wide variety of things to see and do in the park itself. Hard core shoppers can explore the rich history of the area in the Harpers Ferry Historical Association bookstore, where they will find a wide assortment of postcards, books and artwork from the area.
But it is hiking for which Harpers Ferry national park is best known. The park’s combination of breathtaking scenery and convenient location is hard to beat, and visitors flock to the park from near and far to hike its trails, view its wildlife and explore its beautiful wilderness. The park is home to an astonishing array of plants and animals, and nature lovers are almost guaranteed to see some of the park’s wildlife as they make their way down its trails. And with the Appalachian Trail literally just a few minutes away, hikers are free to explore as far as their dreams take them. With all this to offer it is no wonder Harpers Ferry national park has long been known as the east coast’s preeminent hiker’s paradise.