Tag Archives: River Trail

River Trail Loop (Valley Forge National Historical Park, PA)

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – While the majority of the historical sites are across the river, the north side of Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge National Historical Park offers some quiet hiking along the gentle Schuylkill River. Those looking for a circuit … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Hikes, Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War, Valley Forge National Historical Park | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fort Washington Loop (Fort Washington Park, MD)

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – Spanning more than 200 years of history, Maryland’s Fort Washington is situated on a picturesque hill overlooking the wide and placid Potomac River, within sight of Washington, DC. The 19th century fort today lies within … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Fort Washington Park, Maryland | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Great Falls Loop, including Difficult Run Trail (Great Falls Park, VA)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Most outdoor types in the Washington, DC area will know the famously rugged Billy Goat Trail on the Maryland side of Great Falls. Across the river, however, is an equally—if not more—scintillating loop hike around Virginia’s Great Falls Park, featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Falls Park, Moderate Hikes, Virginia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Moderate Hikes, Shenandoah River State Park, Virginia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment