If you are like most Washingtonians then by August you are already wishing for fall. Let’s be honest, fall is one of the best times in DC. The weather is perfect and the colors are spectacular. Also once the humidity of the summer ends, it’s an ideal time for hiking. We found the most picture perfect fall hike near DC that you need to take to see the brightest and most beautiful fall foliage.
Harpers Ferry is an hour drive outside of DC. It’s a charming town surrounded by incredible nature. It’s also the setting of the Loudoun Heights trail.
Loudoun Heights is not only stunning but its historical. During the Civil War General "Stonewall" Jackson used Loudoun Heights as a staging ground for the bombardment of the town during the Battle of Harpers Ferry.
While there aren’t many remaining buildings, there are still a few historical sites you can see along the trail including the ruins of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
The trail also takes you to Jefferson Rock, which is part of the Appalachian Trail. Historians say that Thomas Jefferson visited this spot in the 1700s.
