Hiking

Maryland Heights

Maryland Heights is an awesome ~3.5 mile hike with a great view. It’s a steep but fairly wide path hike that you can access from the C&O Canal Towpath along the Potomac River. To get here, park in downtown Harpers Ferry, walk across the walking bridge over the river, take a left when you get off the bridge stairs, and cross the first wooden bridge to get to the trailhead.

Weaverton Cliffs

Weaverton Cliffs is another great ~3 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail. Take the switchbacks up to a great rocky outcrop and view of the mountains. To get there from Tiny Haven Harpers Ferry, turn right onto Keep Tryst Road from Sandyhook Road and follow it until you hit a sharp turn where you can pull over and park near the train tracks. There is also a parking lot if you turn left onto Keep Tryst Road and then turn right onto 340N and then get off at the next exit. When you park there you will want to go left onto the trail (AT north) to get to the view.

C&O Canal Trail

The C&O Canal Trail runs all the way into Washington DC (guests have biked to Tiny Haven Harpers Ferry!) It is a flat trail that is great for biking and walking. It runs along the Potomac River and there are places along the path to access the river. See parking directions for Maryland Heights (above) to get to the trail. You can also get on the trail in Shepherdstown WV (parking along the side of the road on Canal Road and in two parking lots on Canal Road near Shepherdstown WV).

Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2193 mile trail that runs from Georgia to Maine. Tiny Haven Harpers Ferry is near this trail!

From Tiny Haven Harpers Ferry, park in downtown Harpers Ferry and either walk across the walking bridge to get to the C&O Canal Trail (above) which is part of the Appalachian Trail for a little ways (you’ll be going AT northbound). To go southbound on the AT, park either in downtown or at the parking lot near 340, walk up towards 340 and to your right you will see the path and the white blaze.

Outdoor + Water activities

Getting to the Potomac River

The Potomac River is the closest place to get in the water near Harpers Ferry (there are not lakes or swimming holes near us that we know of).

The best place to get in the river is in Shepherdstown WV (about 35 minutes from either location) at the Princess Street boat ramp. Park in Shepherdstown and walk all the way down Princess Street towards the river.

You can also access the river from multiple places along the C&O Canal Trail. Parking is in downtown Harpers Ferry (then walk across the walking bridge over the river, down the stairs, and you will be at the C&O Canal). There is also parking on Canal Road on the way to Shepherdstown WV from Tiny Haven Harpers Ferry.

Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking, Canoeing

There are three companies that do water activities in the Harpers Ferry area:

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center (rafting, tubing, kayaking, ziplining, ropes course, segway tours, etc.)

River Riders (rafting, tubing, aerial adventure park, mountain biking, stand up paddle boards, etc.)

River and Trail (rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, ziplining, biking, etc.)

Restaurants

Harpers Ferry WV

Here are the restaurants we recommend (please call ahead to ensure hours and services):

The Rabbit Hole - great views in a gastropub atmosphere

Country Cafe - American breakfast and lunch

Isabella’s Pizza and Subs - dine in or take out

Kelly Farm Kitchen, great vegan place in Bolivar/Harpers Ferry

Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee - in the heart of Harpers Ferry, grab a cup of coffee and a pastry and sightsee!

Hamilton’s Tavern, fine dining in downtown Harpers Ferry

Charlestown WV

Sibling Coffee Roasters in Charlestown for coffee (also has baked goods) - our favorite coffee place!

Mi Degollado Mexican Restaurant for good Mexican food in a cute indoor atmosphere

Ranson WV

Black Dog Coffee - nice open coffee shop and locally roasted coffee

Shepherdstown WV

About 30 minutes from Tiny Haven, Shepherdstown is another cute historic town with lots of shops and restaurants

Lost Dog Coffee for coffee and pastries

The Sweet Shop for baked goods, pastries, and a WV pepperoni roll!

Blue Moon Cafe for sandwiches, pizzas, salads, great outdoor seating

Kome for good Thai food and sushi

Press Room for fine dining, great bar, french martinis!

Bistro 112 for a cozy bistro with French comfort fare, a bar, and garden seating

Maria’s Taqueria for Mexican food

The Mecklenberg for a dive bar, great burger, beer

The Green Pineapple for Asian Fusion, bubble tea

King’s NY Pizza for good take out pizza and garlic knots

Sharpsburg MD

Nutters Ice Cream for ice cream (cash only)

Captain Benders Tavern for pub food and great wings

Bluemont VA

Monk’s BBQ in Purcellville, some really great BBQ and an amazing whiskey bar. Half price whiskey on Wednesday’s.

Magnolia’s at the Mill, a fine dining restaurant in downtown Purcellville, VA. Walk around to visit the local vintage and antique shops too!

MOD Pizza in Purcellville for dine in or take out pizza

Hill High Marketplace in Round Hill for sandwiches