5.8 mi
Distance
1,096 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Potomac Heritage Trail to Watkins Island Overlook is an out-and-back trail in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 5.8 miles long. The nearest town is Travilah, Maryland, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 55 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 92 ft |
| End | 5.8 mi | 55 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Travilah, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Fairfax County, VA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
0.8 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
3.5 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Camping by the Creek
5.1 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Horsepen Branch
8.5 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
8.9 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
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