5 Must-Do Appalachian Trail Roller Coaster Hikes in Northern Virginia (+ 3 Bonus Hikes)
The Roller Coaster is a 13.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail that runs from Route 7 (Snickers Gap) to Route
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15 Best Hikes Near Bluemont, Virginia
There are more than a few engaging and scenic hikes near Bluemont, which is located at Snickers Gap (Route 7)
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Rod Hollow Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike Near Ashby Hollow in Bluemont, Virginia
A couple of weeks ago, I got back on the Appalachian Trail to hike to the Rod Hollow Shelter near
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Sam Moore Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike in Bluemont, Virginia
I love a good hiker shelter on the Appalachian Trail, so last week I set out to hike to the
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Lake Accotink Trail: Enjoy a Wooded Hike Around a 55-Acre Reservoir in Springfield, Virginia
Earlier this year, I set off for a family friendly hike on the Lake Accotink Trail in Springfield, Virginia. I
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Lake Mercer: An Easy-Going Lake Loop Hike in Springfield
There are days when you just want to get out of the house and into the woods. That was me
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Turkey Run Park: The Most Incredible Loop Hike in Northern Virginia
The 3.9-mile loop hike at Turkey Run Park in McLean, Virginia pairs the yellow-blazed Turkey Run Trail with the blue-blazed
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Theodore Roosevelt Island: A Family-Friendly Loop Hike Near Washington, DC
I’ve lived in Northern Virginia for more years than I can count, yet it was not until this past summer
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Red Rock Overlook: A Historic Loop Hike with Potomac River Views in Loudoun County
I recently made the short drive to Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park in Leesburg, Virginia. I was eager to
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Neabsco Creek Boardwalk: A Delightful Trail Across Tidal Wetlands in Woodbridge, Virginia
I don’t often re-visit hiking trails, but not long ago I found myself at the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk in Woodbridge,
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