LOCATION: McLean, VA
TRAIL DISTANCE: 3.7 Miles
TRAIL HEAD/ DIRECTIONS: Turkey run loop road
TRAIL TYPE:  LOOP
TRAIL GRADE:  Moderate (2)
TRAIL PARKING: 40 spots or less
KEYWORDS: Waterfalls, Unique, Age 8+
TRAIL INFO
What’s to like about the trail:  Consistent Potomac River views, small waterfalls and here and there rock scrambles
Why go for a hike on this trail: A great day hike option for families to dive into thick forest canopy with wide eye views of the Potomac.
Best time to go for a hike on this trail:  All seasons.

Summary
​The trail head to your day hike adventure is found off parking lot c. The trail will immediately descend via a series of switch back steps to the ground floor level with the Potomac river . This may be the most challenging part of the trail. at the bottom

Turn right and connect with the Potomac heritage trail which will meander along the Potomac River for 1.1 miles. the trail will showcase minor waterfalls, a few rocky crossings and more times then not a narrow compacted dirt trail heavy brush on either side. the beauty of this trail is its simplicity as its sole goal is to provide the serenity of a river walk away from the bustle of washington d.c. the trail continues for 1.1 miles before an intersect with the woods trail (not marked), turn right here and ascend over a small creek and through dense forest as yoy retrace your steps to your car. This trail is ideal for families who need green space and a few technical challenges.  the woods trail eventually returns to the parking lot without much fanfare or effort. Turkey RuN is great for what it is.... a hike to get away from the city.


HIKE ON!
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 1 Water bottles
  • Hiking shoes or Trail Runners
  •  Snack
  • Bug spray
  • ​Sunscreen
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