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View of the Shenandoah River – Former location of John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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United States
West Virginia
Jefferson County

View of the Shenandoah River – Former location of John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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2.6

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55

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View of the Shenandoah River – Former location of John Brown's Fort loop from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

00:47

2.94km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

888 m

Confederate artillery

Highlight • Historical Site

Confederate artillery at the farm during the Civil War contributed significantly to the surrender of Union forces during the Battle of Harpers Ferry. Cannons here today illustrate the strategic position.

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2

1.35 km

View of the Shenandoah River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A vantage point from which to look down on the Shenandoah River.

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3

1.45 km

Former location of John Brown's Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the location of John Brown's Fort from 1895 to 1909. W. E. B. Du Bois's Niagara Movement convened at the fort while it was at this location. A footprint of the fort is present here today.

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2.94 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.57 km

699 m

637 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

668 m

637 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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