Halls Island — Attraction in Harpers Ferry

Nice walk along the train tracks and water side with access at some spots. Lots of seashells and beautiful colors this Fall. You can access the trail by crossing the street from the parking lot. Get there early it does fill up. I was here on a weekday around 10am and was lucky to get a spot as someone was...

Excellent walking self guide tour of the locks and canals that made up this area prior to harness the power of water for industry. And there is the town of Hapers Ferry as well - where abolitionist John Brown attempted to create an armed insurrection to end slavery by storming the federal armory...

Highly recommend! Look into parking lots for visitors before you come. We walked the trail parallel the train tracks all around into a little historic town with amazing mountain and river views. Very clean and lots of families and pets walking. Will...