Restorative Hike Woodmarsh Trail (Rating D)
Details
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
This walk is intended for slower hikers, especially those who might be recovering from joint issues or recent surgery. We will be doing a slow walk (3 miles, 67 feet of elevation gain, pace approximately 2 MPH). The trail has minor elevation in places and some tree roots. The group will stay together and no one will be dropped. Please be sure you understand and are accepting of the slower pace.
The Refuge limits the size of the group to 10. Please only sign up if you are interested in a slower pace and might be recovering or starting back up with hiking.
We will be doing all the trails in this section of the park. There are several places with nice views of the Marsh and lots of ferns, sawtooth blackberry and flatweed flowers.
Bio on Elizabeth Hartwell and the Refuge:
https://www.fxva.com/blog/post/herstory-masonneck/
Hike: 3 miles, 67 ft elevation gain. Gentle terrain with minor uphill and occasional roots.
Pace: 2 mph while moving. Please make sure you are comfortable with this slow pace.
Leader: Teresa B
Restrooms: There are restrooms at the parking lot and one mile into the hike.
Park Fee: No Fee
Dogs; No dogs on this hike please.
Meet: Please plan on arriving by 9:45 so we can get started promptly at 10 AM.
Meeting Place Instructions from Interstate 95 South:
- From I95 S, exit 163 to Lorton.
- Left onto Lorton Rd at the end of exit ramp.
- Go under second overpass and turn right onto Lorton Market St. (You will see Amazon Fresh and Panera)
- Go about 1.1 mile to traffic light at RT. 1.
- Go straight through light (road name changes to Gunston Rd) and go about 4 miles to Mason Neck park entrance on the right.
- Drive about 0.6 miles to the parking lot on the left for Woodmarsh Trail.
- If you hit the entrance to Mason Neck Park you've gone too far.