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Margaret on 9/22/2025 2:04:44 PM:
Hi. I thought it would be useful to start a thread here on the subject of the HF footbridge being closed due to renovation. Timing? How to get to HF with bike if planning to spend the night?
 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/22/2025 9:55:11 PM:
Here what’s posted in the C&O Canal’s “Alerts”:

Harpers Ferry Area (MP 60.6)

Access Change. Byron Bridge. Beginning Sept. 22, the stairway between the Byron Bridge and C&O Canal will close for approximately 2 weeks. A shuttle will run between C&O Canal Lock 34 and Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center. Learn more about the project.
Learn More. For conditions at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including Maryland Heights.

In addition to the NPS provided shuttle, several National Park Service Commercial Use Authorization holders have shuttle services available. Reservations, fees, and arrangements must be made directly with those businesses. For more information please call:

River & Trail Outfitters
301-834-9950
river@rivertrail.com
https://www.rivertrail.com/

Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle
304-876-3000
eddie@thepedalpaddle.com
https://www.thepedalpaddle.com/
 
Cathy from Churchill on 9/22/2025 11:45:32 PM:
There have been several comments posted on the facebook page: Great Allegheny Passage / C&O Canal Enthusiasts about this topic. It appears to change from bikes cannot be loaded on the shuttle provided by the NHP temp shuttle to they might be allowed.
 
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