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.
A man, woman and child stand overlooking a valley of mountains and trees on a sunny summer day.
Photo by NPS Photo
In a wooded setting, a biker is riding along the unpaved C&O Canal Towpath, parallel to the canal.
Photo by Photo Credit: Biing Lin
A bicycle sits on a bright summer day overlooking the rolling mountains in the distance.
Photo by NPS Photo
Signage stating "Enter Trail Here" sits before a trail head in a wooded fall setting with bare trees
Photo by NPS Photo
Two rows of over-turned kayaks sit on the beach with trees and water in the distance on a cloudy day
Photo by NPS Photo
A wetland with wildlife at Piscataway Park
Photo by NPS Photo
A red kayak floating on the river.
Photo by NPS Photo
Across the tidal basic overlooks the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.
Photo by NPS Photo
A biker riding through an illuminated tunnel in a wooded setting.
Photo by Photo Credit: Thomas Mann