Hours
Visitors Center open daily 9am-5pm. Trail open seasonally. Call or visit website for details.
The world-famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail follows Loudoun County's western edge. It is a 2,174-mile footpath that travels along the ridgecrests and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Maine to Georgia. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is used by day, weekend, and other short-term hikers, section-hikers, and thru-hikers. Thru-hikers hike the entire length of the Trail in one season.
Admission Fee:
Free; brochure available at the Loudoun County Visitors Center at 222 Catoctin Circle, SE, Suite 100, Leesburg
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304-535-6331
http://www.appalachiantrail.org
Reviews
Jim of Hamilton, VA, February 17, 2009
There are several nice hikes located in western Loudoun. Several of these are along the Appalachian Trail. The most popular hike is up to Bears Den. The Bears Den trail head is located just off Rt. 7 west of Round Hill and Bluemont. The hike to the Bears Den overlook from the parking area is less than 1 hour round trip depending on how fast you hike. The view looks out over Rt 7. and points west. For a more strenuous and longer hike, I would recommend the hike to Ravens Rock. To access the trail use the trailhead on the north side of Rt. 7. Be aware, the hike can be difficult in stretches but the views at Ravens Rock are very nice. Ravens Rock is just over the VA border into WV. Allow about 3 hours up and back.
