Donaldson Run (Rate: C)
Details
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7.9 mile Out-Back hike with 417 feet of elevation gain. Est. 4 hr. We will get take the Potomac Heritage Trail along the Potomac River to Donaldson Run.
Description:
This fun hike starts out at the Roosevelt Island parking lot (Rosslyn
We follow the Potomac Heritage Trail which overlooks the Potomac River.
This is a “rugged” hiking trail with beautiful waterfalls and amazing views but it features steep, rocky scrambles and is muddy after rain.
Windy Run is the first point of interest before reaching Donaldson Run; both offer the ability to exit the trail to local neighborhoods.
We will exit the trail and follow Donaldson Run to Military Road.
There is a lot of maneuvering along this trail: several stream crossings, rock scrambles, need to navigate over trunks.
You must be experienced in hikes of this level of challenge, distance, pace and elevation gain.
Hike Pace: Pace will be about 2 to 2.5 mph.
Bring: Adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes since there are stream crossings, rocky areas/tree roots.. Hiking poles if you normally use them.
Fee: None
Dogs: dogs are NOT welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy.
Where to Meet: Meet at the Rosslyn end of the Roosevelt Island parking lot at 9:00 to allow everyone to get signed in and ready to hike at 9:30 am. The Hatchback of my Honda Fit will be up.
By Metro Roosevelt island is a 10-15 minute walk from the Rosslyn Metro station toward the Key Bridge. A short paved connecting trail leads downhill to the Roosevelt parking lot. A small green sign indicating Roosevelt Island at 0.25 mile on the right.
By Car Drivers can only reach Theodore Roosevelt Island from the Virginia side of the river in the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. After Memorial Bridge, follow the signs and turn right into the parking lot.
Coordinates: 38.8958415°N, -77.0624191°W
LINK to Roosevelt Island