Community Resources

Upcoming Local Races

Please feel free to message us if you know of any races local-ish to us in Ranson and we would be happy to link it here. 

    Running Routes

    Here are some local routes to check out on your next walk or run.  Click on a map to see the details.

    Want to share one of your favorite routes?  We'd love to hear from you.  Simply create your route in Google Maps, create a link to share the map, and email us.

     

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    Trail Guide

    A guide to trails in and around Jefferson County, WV, carefully crafted by the team at Two Rivers Treads.

    Please remember that some of these trails are harder than others so it is important to respect your own personal physical limits.

     

    TERRAIN KEY

    - Road
    - Grassy
    - Steep
    - Rocky


    James Hite Park

    James Hite Park

    1425 Hite Road, Kearneysville, WV

    Distance: 2 Miles
    Difficulty: Easy
    Terrain: Crushed gravel path with grass
    Parking: Ample parking at Hite Road Park
    * Port-a-pots available *

    Thanks to a partnership with Freedom's Run, Jefferson County Parks and Rec Center, and the Jefferson County Commission, this wonderful 2-mile path loops around the abundant new athletic fields for the youth of Jefferson County. Be sure to check it out!

     

     

     

     

    Antietam Battlefield

    Antietam Battlefield

    Sharpsburg, MD

    Distance: 1 - 6 Miles
    Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult
    Terrain: Variety of grassy fields, single track wood trails and gravel paths
    Parking: Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center, Sherrick Farm Trail, Antietam National Cemetary
    * Restrooms at Visitors Center during seasonal hours *

    Antietam National Battlefield features a variety of hiking, walking and running trails of varied length. Trail guides are available for download and offer a historical overview of battlefield locations. 

     

     

     

     

    Maryland Heights & Stone Fort

    Maryland Heights & Stone Fort
    Harper's Ferry, WV

    Distance:  Train Station to Trail Head - 0.8 miles
                      Trail Head to Overlook, Roundtrip - 3 miles
                      Trail Head, Stone Fort & Overlook , Roundtrip - 5 miles
    Difficulty:  Difficult
    Terrain: Dirt trails, single track, forest service road
    Parking: Limited parking at trail head, train station and lower town lot on Shenandoah Street -- Shuttle from visitor center at Cavalier Heights

    * Restrooms at visitors center and train station during seasonal hours *

    This is a challenging trail hike with sections of hilly, dirt trails leading to a scenic overlook of the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers with lower town Harper's Ferry. A must see for all who visit.

     

     

     

     

    Sam Michael's Park

    Sam Michaels Park
    235 Sam Michael's Land, Shenandoah Junction, WV

    Distance: 1-4 Miles, Multiple loops
    Difficulty: Easy
    Terrain: Mixed grass and paved trail
    Parking: Ample parking at the Recreation Center

    This 130-acre park is located at the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Center near Harper's Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown. The sparse acreage lends well to community events and offers the perfect place to host weddings, wedding receptions, reunions and other family events.

    * Restrooms available during hours at the Rec Center *

     

     

     

    Weverton Cliffs

    Weverton Cliffs - From Harper's Ferry
    Sandy Hook, MD

    Distance: 2 Miles - 9.5 Miles
    Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
    Terrain: Rocky, steep
    Parking: Parking lot off of Weverton Cliff Road or parking from Harper's Ferry along C&O Canal to Weverton

    * No restrooms available *

    A landmark on the Appalachian Trail, Weverton Cliffs is a feature to locals in the town of Sandy Hook, MD. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Potomac River when reaching the top. Great family hike!

     

     

     

     

    Loudoun Heights

    Loudoun Heights
    Harper's Ferry, WV

    Distance: 6 - 8 Miles
    Difficulty: Very Difficult
    Terrain: Single track, dirt trails, very rocky at sections
    Parking: Limited parking in lower town lot on Shenandoah Street and 340 shuttle from Cavalier Heights Visitor Center

    Loudoun Heights is a very challenging hike on the Appalachian Trail. It contains sections of steep, rocky, dirt trails leading to a scenic overlook of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and Harper's Ferry.

     

     

     

     



    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

    Cumberland, Md - Washington, DC

    Distance: 184.5 Miles
    Difficulty: Easy
    Terrain: Flat, crushed gravel trail
    Parking: Numerous access points to the C&O canal towpath features ample parking space, restroom facilities, and water pumps

    Stretching the 184.5 miles from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown in the heart of Washington D.C., to the scenic mountains of Cumberland Maryland, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park is the "backyard" of many communities.


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    Appalachian Trail

    Georgia - Maine

    Distance: Any distance stretching 2,175 Miles
    Difficulty: Very Difficult
    Terrain: Rocky, Mountainous Trail
    Parking: WV - Town of Harper's Ferry, Route 9 - Keyes Gap
    MD- Weverton parking lot, Gathland State Park, South Mountain

    The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine, highlights some of the most beautiful parks and towns along the East Coast of the US. Conceived in 1921 and completed in 1937, private citizens built the trail. From Maine's Mount Katahdin and Georgia's Springer Mountain, this footpath traverses through 14 states along the Eastern US.

    www.appalachiantrail.org

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