Due to the uncertainty of the bus services and public assembly policies, we have canceled the 2020 Heritage Hike and Dinner. We determined that this was the safest approach to minimize risks to people and possible confusion from last minute changes or cancellations. We hope to return to our normal schedule in 2021.

All hikers will meet at the MARC parking lot in Brunswick, the start and end point for the event. Plan on arriving 15 minutes before the bus departure time. The bus for all hikers will depart at 10 a.m., stopping first at Dargan Bend. Hikers starting at this point will have a 10.5-mile trek back to Brunswick. The first part of this walk features views of interesting bluffs and rock formations on the berm side, and scenic views of the river. The second stop will drop hikers off at Lock 34, for a 6-mile return walk. This section of the walk will include passing through the Harpers Ferry area and offer views of river rapids in the Potomac.

The hikers opting for the shortest route will be dropped off by the bus at Lock 31 in Weverton for a 3.5 mile walk back to Brunswick. At Weverton all hikers can observe the features of Lock 31 – Karen Gray’s Accompanied by the Past feature about Lock 31 in the March Along the Towpath is must reading before the hike. All hikers can also view the Israel Creek Culvert and note how the rains of 2018 exposed the berm arch of this large and interesting culvert.

The bus is $6 per person in advance, and $8 the day of the event. Please bring exact change.