Harper's Ferry

Harper’s Ferry
Day 23 - Tuesday, April 21, 2015

After a restful night and breakfast at the Econolodge, we ventured out to find the Potomac River.  It was a short walk through the historic district to the bridge.  What a feeling of accomplishment to have reached the Potomac River, coming all the way from the James River - 239 miles!

 After our leisurely walk across the bridge and back, we made our way to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy office for a visit and to take the customary picture in front of the office by the sign. 

Wahoo!  We’re done for now. 

 

 

 

Snickers Gap to Harper's Ferry, Virginia

Snickers Gap to Harper's Ferry, Virginia
Day 22 - Monday, April 20, 2015
19.9 Miles

Mark picked us up at the Econolodge in Harpers Ferry, shuttled us down to Snickers Gap and we hiked back to Harpers Ferry.

We had 2 more hills of the Rollercoaster to do first thing.  Then --Woohoo!  We passed the 1000 mile point!  It was marked with a small wooden sign nailed to a tree in the middle of nowhere.

We reached the Virginia/West Virginia border, ridge walking for awhile.  There were a few rocky patches but the path was level.

When we reached Keys Gap we decided we would get off the trail temporarily to go to the nearest store for a snack.  It took longer than we expected and the walk to the store was pretty precarious and too close to the edge of the highway.  We hitched a ride back to the trail with store employee who was getting off work.

It was a beautiful sight to see the Potomac River below us as we hiked into Harpers Ferry.  When we reached the closest point to the Econolodge we stopped there for the night.