Jefferson Rock is a rock formation on the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It consists of several large masses of Harpers shale, piled one upon the other, that overlook the Shenandoah River just prior to its confluence with the Potomac River. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on October 15, 1966.Plan your Jefferson Rock visit and explore what else you can see and do in Harpers Ferry using our Harpers Ferry travel planner.
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There is a climb to get there but it si so worth the time and energy. The view was awsome. Spring is a good time to go
There is a climb to get there but it si so worth the time and energy. The view was awsome. Spring is a good time to go more »
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My wife and I recently visited Harper’s Ferry with friends. This was our first time there. While there, we hiked up to the Jefferson Rock lookout. It is a bit of a climb up various rock stairs to the.... more
My wife and I recently visited Harper’s Ferry with friends. This was our first time there. While there, we hiked up to the Jefferson Rock lookout. It is a bit of a climb up various rock stairs to the.... more »
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Jefferson rock a place Jefferson himself visited
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This is a very scenic area located on the Appalachian Trail near Harper's Ferry.
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