Eastern Panhandle · Jefferson County

Where to stay near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia

The Appalachian Trail crosses about four miles of West Virginia in Jefferson County and runs roughly 20 more along the Virginia border ridge. It passes directly through Harpers Ferry, home of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters, where thru-hikers stop for the traditional photo and register. The West Virginia section climbs Loudoun Heights and follows the C&O Canal towpath across the Potomac.

Places to stay near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia

We're still adding properties near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Harpers Ferry , Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Charles Town .

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Where should you stay near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?

Appalachian Trail in West Virginia has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Appalachian Trail in West Virginia is known for its inns, bed and breakfasts and hotels. Until listings go live here, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Hiking, Birding, History and Heritage

Nearby attractions

  • Jefferson Rock

    A shale outcrop above Lower Town, reached by the stone steps past St. Peter Church. Thomas Jefferson described the view from it in 1783 in Notes on the State of Virginia.

Appalachian Trail in West Virginia: what people ask

Where does the Appalachian Trail go through West Virginia?
It crosses the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, climbs through the historic lower town and Loudoun Heights, then follows the state line ridge south toward Virginia.
Where do Appalachian Trail hikers stay in Harpers Ferry?
Hostels, inns and bed and breakfasts in Harpers Ferry and Bolivar are within a few blocks of the trail, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy visitor center is in town.
Where should I stay near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?
We're still adding properties near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Charles Town.
What is there to do near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?
Appalachian Trail in West Virginia is a good base for hiking, birding and history and heritage. Jefferson Rock is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown are all good alternatives if Appalachian Trail in West Virginia is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Appalachian Trail in West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.