Virginia hiking & biking trails
There are a number of beautiful state parks in Virginia. Many people enjoy taking in the scenery as they hike along the trails. Here are some that you may want to take a look at when you visit the state’s parks.
Alexandria Heritage Trail
The Alexandria Heritage Trail is one of the oldest and most frequently traveled trails in Virginia. The entire trail stretches over 20 miles from Jones Point to the county line. Settlers paved the trail in the late 1600s when they first built their communities.
Most people ride their bikes along the trail, but you can drive your car along many regions of the trail as well.
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park
The Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park is a great place to get exercise and learn more about the area you live in. The trail has been running for more than 150 years. The guides will give you a lot of information about the region’s history.
The trail is 14 miles long. You will start at Dorsey Road and end at Jonas Green Park. The trail passes by two different shopping malls if you want to take a break and pick up some souvenirs.
Anacostia Tributary Trail System
There are many wonderful trails along the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. You can access them from a number of different points throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s County.
Here are several trails along the system that you may want to try hiking on during your trip.
Anacostia River Trail
This trail starts at Baltimore Avenue and ends near Colmar Manor Community Park. You will have the opportunity to take a trip across a footbridge on the Anacostia River. The entire trail is less than 2 miles, but you can take in some of the nicest woodlands along the way. There are restrooms, snack bars and other comforts at both ends of the trail. You can have a relaxed and restful trip along the way.
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
The Anacostia Riverwalk trail is one of the most popular paths in the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. The trail stretches 12 miles from Benning Rd. to Navy Yard.
The path soon will be extended another 8 miles and will connect numerous communities throughout the county. The path is going to include a number of tourist attractions when it is completed. These attractions will include the Tidal Basins and the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. They will be finished in the next two years. However, the trail is already a popular tourist destination and a great place to hike throughout the county. The trail goes through some of the most scenic woodlands Virginia has to offer.
Virginia has a number of great trails for people who love to go hiking. You should try visiting them during your travels. I recommend visiting the ones along the Anacostia Tributary Trail System.
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About the Author: Kalen loves hiking and exploring different places throughout the United States. He stayed at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Sterling Virginia on his last trek.
