c/o George Washington Memorial Parkway, Turkey Run Park, McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703-285-2598
Open All Year
Overview. Near the western tip of Maryland, the north and south branches of the Potomac converge to form the river that surges over Great Falls and flows past Mount Vernon. In order to commemorate the centuries of history that have taken place along its banks, a trail was established in 1983. Eventually, this national trail will stretch 704 miles from the mouth of the Potomac, up through the District of Columbia and Maryland, to the Laurel highlands of Pennsylvania.What to see and do. Until the trail has been completed, only a few sections will be open to the public. You can hike along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, which runs from the Georgetown section of D.C. to Cumberland, MD. You can also hike the Mount Vernon trail running from Mount Vernon up to the capital city. This section is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Call before you make plans to see how far along the planning has progressed.
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