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APPALACHIAN TRAIL

AT Day 73: Harper Ferry & Potomac River

ByPurple Haze Posted onJune 3, 2023September 23, 2025

Daily Miles: 1.4, Total Miles: 1026.5

I thought I was done with the first half of the AT but that was yesterday. I was a tourist in Harpers Ferry but also decided to completely finish the West Virginia portion of the AT. Meandered along the Shenandoah, had lunch in Old Town, soaked in some history and walked across the Potomac River Bridge and stepped into Maryland. There, now I’m done with the first half!

Potomac River Bridge looking into Maryland

I’ll post some reflections on the journey thus far when I get home.

I’ll be back to finish this thing next year!

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