Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
The administrative office for the NPS Potomac Heritage NST is located at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park headquarters.
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Motorized Boating
- Sailing
- Boat Tour
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Saltwater Fishing
- Food
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
- Living History
- First Person Interpretation
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Whitewater Rafting
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Architecture and Building
- American Revolution
- Farming and Agriculture
- Forts
- Military
- Artillery
- Armories
- Battlefields
- Transportation
- Canals
- Tunnels
- Trains and Railroads
- Animals
- Forests and Woodlands
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Watersheds
Western Maryland
Monroe Run Trailhead, Garrett County
C&O Canal Towpath
A biker riding along the C&O Canal Towpath
Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)
Great Allegheny Passage is a bicyclist enthusiasts' dream come true!
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Trail head entrance signage depicts the start of a trail head segment.
Virginia's Northern Neck
Kayaks are ready for paddlers on the beach!
Southern Maryland
Piscataway Park offers a glimpse into the wildlife living in the wetlands of Southern Maryland.
Two Rivers
Paddling down the river is a popular activity on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Washington, D.C.
The Potomac Heritage NST goes into Washington, D.C., attracting history buffs and bicyclists alike!
Northern Virginia
A biker rides on the trails in Northern Virginia.