Hi there... I've thru-hiked the PCT & CDT, but never set foot on the AT. I'll be visiting an area near Harpers Ferry this coming week & looking for a ~5-6hr day-hike somewhere in that area. I could always wing it & do an out-and-back going north or south from town - just to get some miles on my feet. But I'm just wondering if anyone had any tips or recommendations for that general area. For example, is there any "must-see iconic thing" in that area, or is there any reliable shuttle service so that I could do a one-way hike? (e.g. shuttle to a trailhead ~12 miles away, and hike back to my car in Harpers Ferry). Or, is there any way to connect to some other trail & make a loop? Also, is there anything in Harpers Ferry itself that I ought to check out?
Oh, I'm also a pretty avid photographer... so I'm always looking for that angle as well, though, it's not my main purpose for the hike.
I don't have to stick to Harpers Ferry either - I'll have a car, so could head an hour north/south... but Harpers Ferry would be most convenient.
Thanks in advance for any advice!