Park Lookout is an independent site, not the National Park Service. We are not affiliated with NPS. Confirm conditions on nps.gov before you go: official Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail page.
Current NPS alerts (1)
Park Closure
Trail Detour at Glover Archbold Trail at Rock Creek Park (Washington, DC)
The southern part of the Glover Archbold trail is closed due to aerial hazards caused by the trestle bridge. Work is being done to safely remove the bridge from the area to alleviate these hazards. Please obey any posted signs and do not enter the fenced off area.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
Minor · NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued October 24 at 6:03PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
About this site
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!
- Type
- National Scenic Trail
- States
- District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
- Address
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, c/o Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795