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Summary: Nestled in Fairfax County's Hyble Valley, Huntley Meadows Park is a rich, natural island in the suburban sea of Northern Virginia. Its 1,424 acres harbor majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting with life. Some of the best wildlife watching in the Washington metropolitan area is enjoyed here. From the 1/2 mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, people have excellant views of beavers, frogs, dragonflies and herons, Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot, with over 200 species identified in the park. Trailhead: Beltway Exit 1 (Richmond Hwy., Route 1) south 3.5 miles to right at Lockheed Blvd,. 0.5 miles to the park entrance on the left at Harrison Lane. (Lat:38.75 Lon:-77.09) Trail Guides for Huntley Meadows: Circuit Hikes in VA WVA MD and PA by Potomac Appalachain Trail Club (PATC) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Visitors Center 703-768-2525 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by JC on 8/30/2009 Beautiful woods. Nice views of the wet lands. Flat, well-groomed trail. 
Reviewed by M Donahue on 1/3/2008 Great hike! The park has different ecosystems, which is particularly interesting. There is a beautiful marsh with a boardwalk where you can see insects and birds. Some areas are dark, some others are full of light. Great park. 
Reviewed by HF Integrale on 9/3/2007 We went on 09.03.2007. It's flat with a long boardwalk into the middle of the forest in the middle of the wetland. It's short and good as a nice exercise for the young family. personally, I was bored. My better half liked it.
Reviewed by JP on 1/21/2006 Great hike for families with small children. Short, flat and very scenic. Our 5 year old loved walking over the marsh and seeing all of the birds. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Virginia Hiking, Virginia Trails, Virginia Hikes, Fairfax County Hiking, Fairfax County Trails, Fairfax County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||