Washington Heritage Trail

State: West Virginia
Length: 136.0 mi / 218.9 km
Time to Allow: Eight hours to enjoy the byway

Follow the footsteps of George Washington through West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle and a landscape rich in historic, natural, and scenic resources. Mountains and valleys, rivers and springs, vestiges of bygone industries and five picturesque 18th-century towns highlight a rural retreat combined with rich cultural attractions.

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  Hike Through Civil War History on the Washington Heritage Trail

  Feb 9, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours and The American Civil War

  Remember the region's violent past and enjoy exercise in the great outdoors while you explore over 30 miles of beautiful hiking trails near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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  Encounter Our Nation's History on the Washington Heritage Trail

  Feb 17, 2009

  Eastern West Virginia is steeped in history, and few routes will take you to the core of that history like the Washington Heritage Trail. Drive this road past scenic state parks, Washington family homes and five charming 18th-century historical towns, where you encounter interactive evidence of our country's rich past, including influential individuals like founding father, George Washington, and national social struggles such as the Civil War. In addition, each town offers contemporary attractions that keep them vibrant 21st-century centers.

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  2-Day Trip: Washington Heritage Trail 18th Century Tour
  (West Virginia)

  The Washington Heritage Trail can serve as a weekend or multi-day trip. It centers around five 18th Century towns in West Virginia's Eastern...

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  1-Day Trip: Washington Heritage Trail Must See Tour
  (West Virginia)

  This 'must-see' tour for the George Washington Heritage Trail explores some of the prominent sites in West Virginia's panhandle region that...

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