Hiking in Washington DC

Billygoat Trail

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Drink in the sights and sounds along this 4-mile circuit, which varies in intensity and is a favorite among area hikers...
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Capital Crescent Trail

Water Street Northwest

This well-maintained trail, one of the most popular in the area, connects the suburbs and Northwest DC and stretches over 10 miles...
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

c/o Potomac Heritage Partnership, Inc.
1623 28th Street, NW

Connecting the Potomac River to the Laurel highlands...
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Appalachian Trail - Virginia

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Hike a local stretch of this beautiful, 2,150 mile footpath...
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Gambrill Mill Trail

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This half-mile hike through a Civil War battlefield offers glorious glimpses of nature...
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Worthington Farm Trail

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Interpretive brochures for the Worthington Farm Trail are available from the Gambrill Mill Visitor Center...
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Turkey Run Trail

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Virginia's piedmont area of gently rolling hills is evident along this path...
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Brown's Farm Trail

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Brown's Farm Trail is an excellent environmental education walk, with a fascinating history...
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Red Maple Trail

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Red Maple is a handy connector trail, but users should be aware that one short section is steep...
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Lost Mountain Bridle Trail

This trail has been described as a horseback riders delight. The 5 mile path offers scenic views through beautiful countryside...
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Lee's Woods Trail

A very interesting and informative trail, especially for the history buff...
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Laurel Point Trail

A moderately difficult trail that takes the visitor through former agricultural ground...
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Laurel Glen Trail

The path is lovely with a sprinkling of mountain laurel. The trip is not too long, however, the elevation changes from 40 to 100 feet...
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Kane's Creek Trail

Terminus is at a bird blind so be sure to take binoculars...
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Hog Rock Nature Trail

Hog Rock Trail is an interpretive loop trail offering an overlook of Monocacy Valley...
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Green Ash Trail

Two miles of Appalachian Mountain adventure awaits...
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Great Falls Overlook

9835 Georgetown Pike

Views of Potomac River crashing 70 feet...
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Gold Mine Loop

Named for the gold rush during the Civil War...
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Glenora Trail

The beautiful hardwoods makes for a lovely fall walk shuffling through the brilliant red and yellow fallen leaves. Spring is wonderful for viewing the perennials. Lake views are appealing any season...
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Gap Run Trail

A relatively short hike through some of Virginia's loveliest countryside...
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