Keyes Gap, Harpers Ferry

#5 among attractions in Harpers Ferry

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Keyes Gap or Keyes' Gap is a wind gap in the Blue Ridge Mountain on the border of Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia. The gap is traversed by Virginia State Route 9/West Virginia Route 9. The Appalachian Trail also crosses the gap. ()

Maximum elevation: 906 ftCoordinates: 39°15'36"N, 77°45'36"W

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Harpers Ferry United States

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Keyes Gap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, John Brown's Fort, Heyward Shepherd monument, St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.

4.2 miN
Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry
106 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a treasure trove of American history and natural beauty. This national park, located in the town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a unique glimpse into the...
4.7 miN
Museum, History museum
John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry
119 min walk • John Brown's Fort was originally constructed in 1848 for use as a guard and fire engine house by the federal Harpers Ferry Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
4.7 miN
Memorial
Heyward Shepherd monument, Harpers Ferry
119 min walk • The Heyward Shepherd monument is a monument in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, constructed in 1931. It commemorates Heyward Shepherd, a free black man, who was the first person killed during John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
4.6 miN
History museum, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry
118 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia occupies a prominent location on the heights above Harpers Ferry.
5.7 miNE
39°19'50"N • 77°42'14"W
River & Trail Outfitters, Harpers Ferry
146 min walk • Hiking trail, Hiking, Rafting
4.7 miNE
Valley
Potomac Water Gap, Harpers Ferry
119 min walk • The Potomac Water Gap is a double water gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located at the intersection of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, near Harpers Ferry. At 256 feet, it is the lowest crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
4.7 miN
Bridge
B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, Harpers Ferry
121 min walk • The B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing is a 15-acre historic site where a set of railroad bridges, originally built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, span the Potomac River between Sandy Hook, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in the United States.
3.5 miN
Mountain
Loudoun Heights, Harpers Ferry
90 min walk • Loudoun Heights, sometimes referred to as Loudoun Mountain, is the first peak of the Blue Ridge Mountain south of the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
5.3 miNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town
137 min walk • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a race track and casino just outside the eastern city limits of Charles Town, West Virginia, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. It features a six furlong thoroughbred horse racing facility that is home of the West Virginia Breeders' Classic.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry
117 min walk • 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.
5.7 miW
Tower, Museum, Georgian architecture
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town
146 min walk • The Jefferson County Courthouse is a historic building in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA.