Piscataway Park and Colonial Farm: A Moderate 6 Mile hike

Piscataway Park and Colonial Farm: A Moderate 6 Mile hike

National Colonial Farm is a living history museum that depicts a Maryland middle-class family farm on the eve of the American Revolution. It is managed by the Accokeek Foundation and was one of the nations first land trust. The farm boasts 200 acres within Piscataway National Park in Accokeek, MD. The park trails wind through wetlands and a native tree arboretum. The trail passes by the Potomac river and offers stunning views of Mount Vernon. The hike also features a boardwalk and viewing platform over the marsh at the mouth of Accokeek Creek, an Indian burial ground, and views of the Potomac River and Piscataway Creek.

Time to Meet: Please meet at 9:45 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 10:00

Directions to Trailhead:
The GPS Coordinates are 38.694511, -77.064865
The Street address to the park entrance is 3400 Byron Point Road, Accokeek, MD. From there, follow the signs to National Colonial Farm. For best results, use the GPS coordinates.
Park in "VISTOR'S PARKING" to the right as you enter the park.

Contact Information:
Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leaders are Tim; 202-744-0289, and Christa, 410-610-6254. Call or text as needed.
Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 275 feet
Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour
Facilities: Toilets can be found at the visitor’s center.
Cancellation:
In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.
Weather:
The weather for this location can be found here.
Notes:
-Please note, you must sign up at by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance free event.
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