Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Trail head entrance signage depicts the start of a trail head segment.
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!
Map showing location of park.
Construction to Begin on Byron Bridge Stairway
The National Park Service will begin construction on a new stairway connecting the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge (Byron Bridge) to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park towpath at mile 60.6.
Twelve-year-old Kenard Brisbon, a Washington Global Public Charter School student, participates in an obstacle course meant to simulate the Shad Run at Fletcher’s Cove on Earth Day, April 22, 2025
Shad, casts, and smiles: Washington, D.C. children celebrate Earth Day at Fletchers Cove
Seventh graders from Washington, D.C. explored nature, history, and fishing at Fletchers Cove during an Earth Day event hosted by the National Park Service and Friends of Fletchers Cove. Hands-on activities fostered environmental awareness, sparked curiosity, and highlighted the value of accessible outdoor experiences in urban communities.
sunset over a river
Photo by NPS Photo / Steve Dean
A bicycle sits on a bright summer day overlooking the rolling mountains in the distance.
Photo by NPS Photo
blue flowers bloom next to a trail
Photo by NPS Photo / Stephanie Spencer