Explore the Scenic Trails of Schoolhouse Ridge North

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, begin your journey from the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Visitor Center. Exit the visitor center parking lot and turn left onto US-340 S. Continue for about 2 miles until you reach the intersection with Bakerton Road. Turn left onto Bakerton Road. Drive approximately 1.5 miles, and you will see the entrance for Schoolhouse Ridge North on your right at 874 Bakerton Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. There is a small parking area available at the site.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, start at the Harpers Ferry Train Station, which is serviced by Amtrak and MARC trains. From the train station, you can take a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft directly to Schoolhouse Ridge North. The distance is approximately 3 miles, and the taxi fare should be around $10-15. Unfortunately, there are no direct public transportation options to Schoolhouse Ridge North, so rideshare or taxi is your best bet.

• Walking

  For those who prefer to walk from the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Visitor Center, start by walking south on US-340 S. After about 2 miles, turn left onto Bakerton Road. Continue walking on Bakerton Road for about 1.5 miles until you reach Schoolhouse Ridge North at 874 Bakerton Rd. This route is about 4.5 miles one way and may take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to walk.