We haven't totally wasted the beautiful weather, though! Over Memorial Day, we went up to Harpers Ferry and hiked Loudoun Heights Trail! We had a fantastic time just the two of us with the pups. It was a bit overcast, but not enough to diminish this view:
We camped at a really great campground called Brunswick Family Campground. It was really inexpensive, and they were pet friendly! Not staying on the trail, but sometimes you have to compromise. But to make up for it, we had a gorgeous view of the water.
I was most excited about the fact that Loudoun Heights follows the Appalachian Trail for about 1 mile! And of course, I had to document my reaction on first walking on the AT!
Loudoun Heights is a difficult trail. I would not recommend this trail if you have trouble with walking long distances up hills. The first mile and a half or so we climbed around 900 feet! After that there was not much significant elevation change. There are several great overlooks along the way, and when you get to the final overlook, it's a great place to stop for lunch or to take a rest. The pups certainly enjoyed it!
Harpers Ferry is one of our favorite places to run away to. I love looking at the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers converging, meandering around (..ok, grabbing ice cream..) in Historic Harpers Ferry, and being in a place that is so peaceful. It's soul renewing!
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