A wonderful trail that runs along the Potomac River, starting at Roosevelt Island. The trail is fairly technical with some small bouldering places, rolling climbs (with a few steep ones thrown in) and beautiful views. A nice getaway very close to Washington, DC.
A few creek crossings to get your feet wet.
The overlook around 2? miles out.
This entry was posted on December 8, 2012 by katie. It was filed under Uncategorized and was tagged with bouldering, Potomac Heritage Trail, running, Washington DC.
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Rosaryville 50K - November 9 (Done! 5:25 a PR!)
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VHTRC FA - Vicki's Death March 25 Miler - November 29 (Done!)
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I see trails
I think our hotel might be near there.. Any GPS/Map info (is it near DCA Airport?)
December 8, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Yes, it’s very close to the airport – just off the GW Parkway. Start at the Roosevelt Island parking lot – the trailhead is to the north, to the right of the base of the footbridge to Rosslyn. I don’t have GPS coordinates but here is a link with an article and map. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012201096.html
December 8, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I’ll have the same pics tomorrow! 😉
December 8, 2012 at 3:51 pm
I guess I am spoiled with Rock Creek and all our other little trails because I am not a big fan of some of the sections of PH. But it really is a lovely trail and even has views. It deserves my love too.
December 19, 2012 at 9:56 am