Tag: Military Road

Fort DeRussy Loop (Rock Creek Park, DC)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Civil War, District of Columbia, Moderate Hikes, Rock Creek ParkLeave a comment

- Civil War Series - Occupying prime position atop a high hill in northern Washington, DC, Fort DeRussy was mostly quiet during the Civil War. But for two days in July 1864—when Confederate General Jubal Early’s Second Corps attacked the city, the war’s only raid on Washington—the artillerymen at the fort unleashed more than 100 …

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Zachary Taylor Trail (Zachary Taylor Park, VA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Arlington County Parks, Easy Hikes, VirginiaLeave a comment

Dropping more than 200 feet over the course of a mile, the Zachary Taylor Trail follows Donaldson Run from its source to the Military Road in Arlington, Virginia. The wooden path is partly paved, and a southern spur route offers a loop option through an Arlington neighborhood. Highlights include lush greenery and a handful of …

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