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!
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail has something for everyone. History, nature, recreation, wildlife, and conservation are all themes that find a home within the Trail network. Pick your region, your experience, and enjoy the journey!
Offering short hikes and long hikes, explore the diversity of the PHT corridor.
Bicycling throughout the PHT corridor provides an exceptional experience of various kinds of landscapes and communities.
Whether you hike, bike, or paddle the Potomac, there is something for everyone,
Trails, routes and exceptional places between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands
Stretching over 900 miles, the PHT network is home to a rich history and culture.
Discover what we have overcome and accomplished since 1776 and how you can be a part of the celebration.
Last updated: April 10, 2025
