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.
Body of water in front of a blue sky
Public invited to help shape future of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The National Park Service invites the public to a community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to share ideas and help shape the future of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Southern Maryland.
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.
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