What are the hours at Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Always open)

Does Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail open right now?

Q: Is Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Scenic Trail · DC,MD,PA,VA

Open

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way.

Type: National Scenic Trail
State: DC,MD,PA,VA
Nearest town: Williamsport

About Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

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Visitor info

AddressPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, c/o Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795

Phone(301) 739-4200

Websitewww.nps.gov/pohe/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Always open

Getting thereThe administrative office for the NPS Potomac Heritage NST is located at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park headquarters.

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Parks near here

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 16 mi
Monocacy National Battlefield 16 mi
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park 18 mi
Great Falls Park 18 mi
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 20 mi
Manassas National Battlefield Park 23 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.