r/harpersferry

I recently bought a road bike with 700x32 tires on it and was wondering how doable the section of the trail from Harpers ferry to DC would be on those tires? I’m almost certain I have the clearance to throw some bigger tires on, but if I’m being honest I really just don’t feel like spending the money + I’ll likely be biking up the W&OD to get there, so I’d prefer some road-ier tires for that section.

On a related note, does anyone have any recommendations for getting from the W&OD to Harper’s ferry?

Thanks!

Hey everyone. Doing a road trip with my daughter next week. Starting in Harper’s ferry area, traveling south thru lost river, Seneca rocks, beartown, then the new river gorge, and Beckley

Would love some local recommendations, good eats, fun spots with adventurous kiddos etc!

Really excited to see your state. And I’m sorry for Wyoming county and awful situation you guys have been put in with your water

Hey all!

I wanted to take my wife somewhere for our anniversary and wanted to do something unique!

However, we are black and Muslim, my wife wears the headscarf. I was just curious if we would have issues in coming to that area?

Thank you all!

I dont mean to be disrespectful, I've just seen how people look at us depending on where we go :)

The Harpers Ferry commission was reluctant to hammer him too hard because he was dead (potentially by deliberate union fire, according to _Six Years of Hell_ by Chester Hearn, although of course we'll never know for sure) but admitted that his surrender was shameful and that all evidence pointed to the fact that he was so incapacitated as to be imbecilic. The book mentions that some of the men thought he was an outright traitor (not least of which because of his paroles of enemy officers who promptly turned around and attacked, presumably after sharing intelligence with their own officers).

I'm curious what the consensus is, tho. Do people think he was just an arrogant drunk obsessed with never accepting a good suggestion that didn't come from his own addled mind, or is it more than just outages soldiers speculating that he was outright conspiring with the enemy and met an ignominious end because his own men thought his demand to surrender was utterly ridiculous? Somewhere in between?

I'm planning a day trip to Harpers Ferry soon from D.C, and currently on the itinerary is John Browns Fort and Museum and the Meriwether Lewis Exhibit. I was also planning on going to the Armory Commanding Officers Quarters And Grounds as well.

My main question is what exactly is there in Harpers Ferry National Historic Park? As someone who's not a big fan of nature is there historical things to see or is it mainly for hikes. Also any other historic recs would be welcome! I'm not really sure what there is to do there.

Hey everyone! I recently took over r/harpersferry because it was impossible for redditors to actually get answers about Harpers Ferry as restricted subreddit that hadn't been touched by its original founders for years. As part of the "new mod process," Reddit encourages putting together a little primer about the changes, so here goes...

Community Vibe

I'd like to build r/harpersferry into a central location for everything related to Harpers Ferry, WV. The history of the town includes visits from America's founding fathers to the rise & fall of the C&O Canal to its investiture as a National Park. There's local politics, from the Hilltop Hotel to mayoral elections and historic commission debates. There are hikes, like Maryland Heights, the Appalachian Trail, the C&O towpath, and local paths like the Ridge Street Trail. Restaurants, bars, breweries, music venues, inns, & shops. Community organizations, events in town, and more.

A Bit About Me

I own an empty lot in upper town but am not (yet) a resident. I try to visit about once a month, as children and life allow. I used to teach history, and I was previously a moderator of r/Obsidian and r/Readwise but have stepped back from those roles to focus on staying healthy enough to keep up with my husband on the trails. Before we had kids he was a hike leader for the Mid-Atlantic hiking group, and once our kids are a little older we hope to volunteer with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

The Plan

Over the coming weeks I plan to reach out to (more) folks who have posted about Harpers Ferry to let them know this sub is now public and available. I'll also update the sidebar with "related subreddits" (like r/WestVirginia and r/AppalachianTrail) , and probably put together a sticked thread with resources for things around town (like the Park Service website). I'll also continue cross-posting related threads from other subreddits, and sharing anything relevant I come across. If there's something in particular you'd like me to do, please let me know in the comments. Right now I'm keeping flairs pretty simple, but as time goes on I'm sure a better organizational structure will suggest itself.

How to Get Started

1. Please introduce yourself in the comments, and share what you're interested in.
2. Make a new post! Even a simple question or photo can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would appreciate this community, invite them to join.

Hey everyone, I'm Planning my trip along the GAP and C&O. I'm looking at the campsite "hillcrest river campground (2)" in Cumberland. Have you ever stayed there? Is there any other good camping options on the C&O by Cumberland?

Same questions about Huckleberry Hill Campground in Harpers Ferry, is it worth it to head into town and camp there or any other notable spots close by? I believe this is one of the free hiker biker sites, these don't require a reservation correct?