Attractions in Harpers Ferry, WV.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy oversees the entire Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The headquarters office and visitor center in Harpers Ferry serve as a major milestone for hikers as well as a gateway for exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry. Here you can get information about a spectacular array of day-hikes in and around the town that meander through nearby battlefields, along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers or climb to scenic ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Harpers Ferry updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 05th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:07 and will set at 20:09. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Monday 06th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:06 and will set at 20:09. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 27°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 5mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Tuesday 07th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:04 and will set at 20:10. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 25.5°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 10mph.
On Wednesday 08th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:03 and will set at 20:11. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 28.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Thursday 09th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:02 and will set at 20:12. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 5mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Friday 10th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:01 and will set at 20:13. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
On Saturday 11th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:00 and will set at 20:14. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 21.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
Our weather forecast for Harpers Ferry is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
799 Washington Street (P.O. Box 807)
Harpers Ferry
WV
25425
13045352200128
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy oversees the entire Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The headquarters office and visitor center in Harpers Ferry serve as a major milestone for hikers as well as a gateway for exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry. Here you can get information about a spectacular array of day-hikes in and around the town that meander through nearby battlefields, along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers or climb to scenic overlooks. You can also find information on hiking the entire Trail from end to end, if that is your dream.
Author Bill Bryson stopped here and mentioned the visit in his best-selling book, A Walk in the Woods. The 10-foot 3-D map of the East Coast he mentions is among the exhibits that showcase the scope and beauty of America's most famous hiking path. A friendly staff of employees and volunteers will answer your questions and help you make the most of your visit to the area. A wide variety of books, DVDs, maps and souvenirs are available for purchase. A junior ranger booklet helps not only kids but adults learn about this national treasure of the A.T., and a patch or rocker is available to those who complete it.
From May through October, you may meet "thru-hikers" who are stopping by at the "psychological halfway point" to get their picture taken a thousand miles into their journey.
The visitor center is also adjacent to the grounds of the historical Storer College Campus, the first institution of higher learning in the U.S. open to all Americans. Storer Collge is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of Civil Rights. The path leading from the visitor center to the Appalachian Trail passes right through this often overlooked site.