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

  Updated Apr 24, 2013 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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  Humble Heroes of the Civil War on the Washington Heritage Trail

  Jun 22, 2012 in The American Civil War and The American Civil War: Battles and Beyond

  Walk in soldiers' footsteps and take in stories of incredible bravery and sacrifice at Antietam National Battlefield near the Washington Heritage Trail.

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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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