Monthly Archives: October 2015

Potomac Overlook Loop (Potomac Overlook Regional Park, VA)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

While its namesake viewpoint is no more, Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington, Virginia still offers a couple miles of unpaved hiking trails through a diverse deciduous forest. A combination of five different trails forms an easy-to-moderate circuit around the … Continue reading →

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Veach Gap Trail (George Washington National Forest, VA)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – The Veach Gap Trail is a quality hike leading up the eastern flank of Virginia’s Massanutten Mountain, nearby Shenandoah’s quieter and oft-forgotten brother. While covering 1,100 feet in elevation gain, the 3.5-mile ascent is gradual … Continue reading →

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Shenandoah River Loop (Shenandoah River State Park, VA)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, northern Virginia’s Shenandoah River State Park is an oft-forgotten destination in a heavily-trafficked area. While lacking the heights of nearby Shenandoah National Park or Massanutten Mountain, a tangle of hiking and biking routes … Continue reading →

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Hadley Mountain Trail (Adirondack Park, NY)

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Despite its difficulty, the Hadley Mountain Trail is one of the most popular hikes in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains. The journey to the summit is a tough slog, gaining more than 1,500 feet in less than two miles. Hikers … Continue reading →

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Bluemont Junction Trail – Custis Trail Loop (Arlington County Parks, VA)

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Cutting southwest through the Bluemont section of Arlington, Virginia, the paved and accessible Bluemont Junction Trail traces an old railroad line constructed in 1912. Together with segments of the Custis and Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trails, the Bluemont Junction … Continue reading →

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Billy Goat Trail – Section A (Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, MD)

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Many Washington, DC residents will know the Billy Goat Trail of Great Falls, Maryland; despite having three parts—Sections A, B, and C—the first is by far the most popular and iconic. While teeming with visitors on a nice summer day, … Continue reading →

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