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Silver Creek Pathway (Pere Marquette State Forest, MI)
The 54-mile Pine River, a tributary of the Big Manistee River, undulates gently through the modest hillocks of northwest Michigan, making for a popular floating destination—but also a few decent hikes. The Silver Creek Pathway—a nearly four-mile loop that is … Continue reading
Seneca Greenway – Seneca Bluffs Trail Loop (Seneca Creek State Park, MD)
Montgomery County’s Seneca Creek State Park offers quiet isolation in one of Maryland’s most densely populated areas, particularly the park’s wild southern section. Here two moderate paths—the Seneca Greenway Trail and Seneca Bluffs Trail—snake through the Seneca Creek stream valley … Continue reading
Posted in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland, Strenuous Hikes
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Fort DeRussy Loop (Rock Creek Park, DC)
– 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, District of Columbia, Moderate Hikes, Rock Creek Park
Tagged Civil War, Civil War Defenses of Washington, fort, Fort DeRussy, historic, loop hike, Military Road, Milkhouse Ford, Milkhouse Ford Loop, Rock Creek, Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek Trail, stream valley, Washington DC, Western Ridge Trail
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Pine-Holly Trail Loop (Rock Creek Park, DC)
Situated in Rock Creek Park’s wild northern section, the Pine-Holly Loop traces a 1.5-mile circuit in the woody pocket between the creek and 16th Street in Washington, DC. Although the scenery is modest, this short hike is easily accessed by … Continue reading
Piney Branch Loop (Rock Creek Park, DC)
Situated just north of today’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Washington, DC, Piney Branch carves a wooded valley that was a longtime source of quartzite and boasted the first road through what would become Rock Creek Park. A smattering of trails … Continue reading
Bull Neck Run Loop (McLean, VA)
Compared to other hikes in northern Virginia, the following 2.5-mile circuit hike through Bull Neck Run Stream Valley in McLean is a bit of a roller coaster: while mostly paved, the trail rarely stays level. The result is a minor … Continue reading
Gulf Branch Trail (Arlington, VA)
Terminating at a multi-tiered waterfall, the Gulf Branch Trail follows one of northern Virginia’s several lush stream valleys from Glebe Road Park in Arlington to the Potomac River. The Gulf Branch Nature Center, situated roughly halfway through the hike, offers … Continue reading
Posted in Arlington County Parks, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Moderate Hikes, Virginia
Tagged Arlington, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Glebe Road Park, Gulf Branch, Gulf Branch Falls, Gulf Branch Natural Area, Gulf Branch Nature Center, GW Parkway, loop hike, Potomac Heritage Trail, Potomac River, stream valley, Virginia, waterfall
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Zachary Taylor Trail (Zachary Taylor Park, VA)
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 … Continue reading
Glencarlyn Park (Arlington County Parks, VA)
For a suburban destination, Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, Virginia is a nice one. The 96-acre park can be approached from multiple directions and boasts a dense network of hiking trails of varying difficulty. The focal point is a pleasant stream … Continue reading
Pimmit Run Trail – Fort Marcy to Solitaire Ln. (Fairfax County Parks, VA)
Generally less rip-roaring than several of its nearby tributaries, Pimmit Run nonetheless carries a rather significant volume. It weaves gently through McLean, Virginia—a generally upscale Washington, DC suburb—for eight miles before emptying into the Potomac River. Unpaved walking trails flank … Continue reading
Posted in Fairfax County Parks, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Moderate Hikes
Tagged Fairfax County, Fort Marcy, George Washington Memorial Parkway, GW Parkway, Little Pimmit Run, Little Pimmit Run Stream Valley Park, McLean, Pimmit Run, Pimmit Run Trail, Potomac Heritage Trail, stream valley, Virginia
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