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Potomac Heritage Nat. Scenic Trail: Turkey Park-Roosevelt Island! A 9 Mile Trek

February 17 · 9:30 AM
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail: Turkey Run Park to Roosevelt Island! A Moderate to Easy Side of Strenuous 9 Miles with Rock Scrambles!

Fairfax and Arlington counties are the close-in home of a far-out trail endowed with river views, touches of wilderness, waterfalls, rock scrambling, relics, and solitude.

Here is your chance to both sample the second longest trail east of the Mississippi river (after the AT) and experience what proselytizer Bruce Glendening calls “one of the best urban-area hikes east of the Mississippi.” The sample consists of the 9 mile long Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT) secreted in the George Washington Memorial Parkway’ broad right-of-way along the Potomac River between the Capital Beltway and Theodore Roosevelt Island. This is a 9 mile hike with about 1,300 feet of elevation change including a front-end piece of Turkey Run and there can be some muddy places so hiking boots are recommended. This is not a sneaker hike.

Trail Information

Nearby City: Washington, DC
Length: 9 Miles
Scenery: River views, woodlands, waterfalls, sites of historical interest

Skill Level: This hike falls between moderate and easy side of strenuous due to challenging rocky terrain in places. There are also fun rock scrambles!

Trail Surface:Mostly dirt, with extensive rooty, grassy, rocky, muddy stretches if recent rain; one rocky gorge with handrails; some pavement

Elev. Gain: 1300 feet

Trail Type: Point to Point
Season: Year-round
Facilities: Toilets, water, phone off-trail at Turkey Run Park; toilets, water off-trail on Roosevelt Island.

Weather Information
We hike rain or shine! Click here for up to the minute weather information for the trailhead

Carpool Information

If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations, please post your location in the comment section below.

Click here for suggested carpool locations complete with directions. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!

Directions to the Trailhead

Click Here for Directions to where we meet for the car shuttle.

Hike Meetup Time is 9:30 a.m. to shuttle to the start of hike.

Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie and practice good hike etiquette. We take breaks as necessary and have at least one guide in the front in addition to a "sweeper" in the back which helps ensure that no hiker is left behind. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then please find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Fido is Welcome on This Hike Only with Leader Approval due to Rock Scrambling. Please contact the leader so you can make an educated decision about bringing your dog.

Let's have good times and see you on the trail! PLEASE take a leaders phone number with you in case you have any difficulty locating our group!

Harrison: [masked]

Priyanga: [masked]

Eric A.: [masked]

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Barb

cold and exhilarating hike, great examples of effective leadership with Harrison and Eric, group was filled with nice and enthusiastic people

1 · February 18
Ann Keegan

Excellent hike, good leader and good hikers

1 · February 18
Kellie Carlisle

Many thanks to Harrison, Priyanga, and Eric for leading today! Also, to Jay, John, and Bill for their help. Glad it went so well and I am posting this again in the sping. Also a cleanup day-grin

1 · February 17
jAY

nice hike, it's been a few months since my last hike

1 · February 17
harrison

Thank you all for coming out and braving the cold and making this a great hike! Thanks to Jay for being an awesome sweeper and thanks to John and Bill for also helping out. I look forward to seeing all of you on the trails soon.

1 · February 17
Kenny

Weather cold, trail great, enough uphill to be appropriate for cold weather.

1 · February 17
Kate W

This was a very scenic walk and fun little rock scramble, so close to the city. Great time and good people! Thanks mid atlantic.

4 · February 17
- Emily O.
  
  Thanks for the ride back, Kate!
  
  0 · February 17
- Kate W
  
  Absolutely, it was nice talking and hiking with you:)
  
  0 · February 17
Selma Halman

Thank you, Priyanga, Eric and Harrison for leading the hike!

2 · February 17
Mark H

Nice afternoon hiking with you guys, hope to see you on the trail again soon !

1 · February 17
- Mark H
  
  And many thanks to Eric for coming back to lead this hike for us and his great company along the way !
  
  1 · February 17
Alberto

Very nice hike just in fron of DC. Love it!!! I proposed to Priyanga to organize this hike again in March/April to clean the bottles and plastic in the path. Anyone interested?

3 · February 17
- Kellie Carlisle
  
  Alberto, great idea. I will post it and hope for a good turnout. We can return the next week to hike it after the cleanup too!
  
  1 · February 17
- Mark H
  
  Yup, nice idea Alberto, give something back, count me in.
  
  1 · February 17
Emily O.

Anyone coming from Montgomery county area? Specifically, Rockville/Gaithersburg/Bethesda? I'd be willing to meet halfway.

0 · February 16
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- Ali
  
  I'm meeting Mark in Montgomery Village to carpool, you are welcome to join.
  
  0 · February 16
- Cathy Nestoriak
  
  am heading out from Rockville, near the Town Center....
  
  0 · February 16
- Emily O.
  
  Thanks, Ali and Cathv! I think Montgomery Village might be faster for me. There's a bus that would drop me off by Trader Joe's (Lakeforest Transit Center). Would this be convenient for you and Mark? Around what time are you meeting?
  
  0 · February 16
- Ali
  
  That works, I'll be there around 8:15, do you have a cell phone #?
  
  0 · February 16
- Emily O.
  
  Let's exchange via email. Thanks!
  
  0 · February 16
- Mark H
  
  Works for me guys ! Ali, what time should I expect ya Ali? I'll head out to the curb when you call.
  
  0 · February 16
- Arindam Ganguly
  
  hi guys
  
  0 · February 16
- Arindam Ganguly
  
  i am at teinbrook metro station, looking for a ride will chip for gas as well.
  
  0 · February 16
- Ali
  
  Mark, I'll be there at 8
  
  0 · February 16
- Mark H
  
  OK, see ya then Ali
  
  0 · February 16
- Emily O.
  
  Ali, thanks again for driving! And hope the app helps. Mark, I could have given you a ride from TJ's if you wanted to stop n shop. Sorry didn't think of it...body exhausted and brain depleted:) Anyway, great to meet you both!
  
  0 · February 17
Joni Plant

Great hike. Now I know what rock scrambles are. Eric is the best. Thank you. Also, thanks to Kenny for driving.

1 · February 17
Stuart Tate

A little cold, a little windy a little muddy..... in other words GREAT!

3 · February 17
Brian

Sorry, I got a little behind on work and need to catch up.

0 · February 17
Dell

Sorry :(

0 · February 17
ann m

Sorry must cancel.

0 · February 17
Vee Nguyen

Is there anyone leaving from DC I can ride share with?

0 · February 6
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- kemeria
  
  I need a ride too.
  
  0 · February 6
- Alberto
  
  Vee, Kemeria, I'm driving from Dupont Metro Station at 20th st at 8.40am. Is this ok with you? I have room for a forth person as well.
  
  1 · February 7
- kemeria
  
  That will be perfect Alberto.tnx
  
  1 · February 7
- Vee Nguyen
  
  Alberto... awesome! Thank you.
  
  0 · February 9
- Samantha
  
  Hi Alberto - If you still have room for a fourth, could I take that spot?
  
  0 · February 13
- Alberto
  
  Sure Samantha. Where do you live? I will pass at Dupont metro and Foggy bottom metro stations
  
  0 · February 13
- Vee Nguyen
  
  Alberto, I decided to get out of town this weekend... I changed my RSVP to a "No." Thank you for offering to give me a ride! :)
  
  1 · February 15
- Samantha
  
  Hi Alberto, thanks so much but I have to change my plans last minute this weekend. Appreciate your offer, and enjoy the hike!
  
  0 · February 16
- kemeria
  
  Sorry Alberto,Thanks so much but change my plans.tnx
  
  0 · February 16
Kenny

My number [masked]

0 · February 16
Seema Arya Patel

Last minute cancel...sorry I have to bail out! I hope someone on the waiting list can get in!

0 · February 16
Dwayne Jackson

Flu got me...

0 · February 16
Dottie Smith

Anyone driving from the Annapolis area that I can catch a ride with?

0 · February 16
Joni Plant

Kenny, I would love to get a ride with you from Savage Station.
See you at 8:30. My #[masked]

0 · February 15
Alberto

Vee Nguyen, Samantha and Kemeria. Let's meet on Sunday 8.45 at Dupont Circle Metro station north side (I can also pass afterwards by Foggy Bottom if this is ok with any of you). Let me know. Just in case, [masked]

1 · February 15
- kemeria
  
  See you @ 8.45.tnx
  
  0 · February 15
Joni Plant

Is anyone coming from the Savage meeting area? I would love to get a ride as I am very nervous driving in DC. Thanks.

0 · February 11
- harrison
  
  If you are not able to find a carpool, the best way to get there is not through DC. Take the Beltway to the George Washington Parkway.
  
  0 · February 13
- Kenny
  
  I'm going to be carpooling from Savage Station. While Google Maps estimates 37 minutes, I'd like to leave around 8:30 am in case of detours etc.
  
  0 · February 15
Eileen Quinn

Is it safe to assume we'll finish up by 1-1:30?
Thanks.

0 · February 14
- harrison
  
  We try not to estimate how long a hike will take since each one is contingent on many different variables. Remember that this is a point a to b hike which requires shuttling, so the start time for the actual hike is later.
  
  1 · February 14
Kimberly

Can't come afterall. Have fun.

0 · February 13
Dwayne Jackson

I'll be driving in from Leesburg, via Greenway-Toll Road, if anyone wants a ride in from the west.

0 · February 13
Kellie Carlisle

How to Move from the Wait list to a “Yes” - If you are on the wait list, you will get an e-mail as slots become available. It is a “first come first serve” system for available slots. Slots are open to everyone, whether on the wait list or not. However, being on the wait list will make certain that you are notified when open slots become available as well as letting me know to look for another leader if the trails (and parking) can accommodate it and still comply with our Leave No Trace pledge. Click the following link for how to get off the wait list and RSVP “yes”, http://www.midatlantichiking.co... Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further assistance as that is what I am here for.

1 · February 12
harrison

Since this is a point A to point B hike, we meet at the end and then use a few cars to shuttle the group to the trailhead. This means that where we meet is Metro accessible. The last time we did this hike, there was not an issue with a time limit at the parking lot. If you have more questions about where we meet, please send me an email.

0 · February 6
- kemeria
  
  Which metro station is convenient?
  
  0 · February 7
- harrison
  
  Rosslyn
  
  0 · February 7

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We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike!

Why We Hike - To have good times, make friends, and maybe even meet that special someone along the trail while enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors. Whether you want to lose weight, have never hiked a mile in your life, or have a goal to rise up to the challenge of ultra hiking 30 miles in one day, we have a hike for you. Remember, we were all newbies once and we enjoy introducing others to hiking. It is a great way to relieve stress while getting great exercise and enjoying the variety of what Mother Nature has to offer.

When We Hike - In the mornings, afternoons, evenings, darkest of nights, every weekend, all year round. We average 10 hikes a week. Seasonal, after work hikes are offered in many areas throughout our region as well.

Where We Hike - Anywhere within the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have special trips to places farther away. Hikes range from very easy sneaker hikes on paved paths along gentle streams and clear lakes, to very strenuous, steep climbs and rock scrambles to mountain summits. We visit Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail almost every weekend. We strive to offer at least one easy, moderate, and strenuous hike within 60 miles of Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia each weekend. Additionally, we have cookouts, white water floats, hike out/paddle backs, cave trips, natural water slides hikes, Appalachian Trail section hikes, camping trips, volunteer offerings, and last but certainly not least, our very popular Monuments in the Moonlight hikes that have been featured in the Washington Post.

How We Hike - With safety and camaraderie! We will NOT leave anyone behind and we strive for a 1:15 volunteer hike leader to member ratio. Hiking in large groups is not fun for you or anyone else on the trail, including our own volunteer leadership team. Hikes with a large number of people signed up typically have more than one leader to maintain our goal ratio. This also allows us to offer various pace options so you can hike at the right pace for you. We have pledged to practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and we do. We also offer many volunteer and trail maintenance opportunities in addition to community building events, so come on out and make a difference in our parks!

Who Should Join - Simply put, you! Whether you are young, old, working, retired, laid off, shy, talkative, energetic, geeky, lazy (but hopefully you don't want to be or we just might have a problem with this one-grin), recovering from an injury, social, or a competitive speed hiker, this is a group for you. We love our diversity and thrive on it!

WARNING - Our calendar is very active ALL FOUR SEASONS and may become addictive and beneficial to your health!

To keep up with our very active schedule, you can follow our activities via Twitter and socialize with your fellow hikers on Facebook.

I hope to see you on the trail soon and let's have good times!

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